Description
Comforting Red Beans and Rice is the ultimate savory delight, perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with friends. This hearty dish features creamy red beans simmered in aromatic spices, served over fluffy rice, making it a comforting hug in a bowl. Whip up this easy-to-prepare recipe to create unforgettable memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried red beans (soaked overnight)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse and soak red beans overnight to soften.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for another minute.
- Stir in soaked red beans and pour in vegetable broth until covered by an inch.
- Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes until beans are tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg