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Red Beans and Rice |
I love foods with Cajun spices even though I was raised in CA and not introduced to them until college. I haven't made Red Beans and Rice in a long while (the
proper way takes quite some time), but I got this made in less than an hour. When you have all the ingredients on hand I think this falls into one of those 30-minute-or less recipes.
Ingredients
- 2 16oz cans (undrained) kidney beans (I prefer S&W)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (can also be made from scratch using ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard -- which is what I had to do the other night. Omit or severely reduce the salt if you are watching your sodium intake).
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced (or other sausage, turkey or beef kielbalsa work well too)
- 2 cups long grain white rice
Directions
- Prepare rice according to directions. While the rice is cooking ...
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sautee onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add sliced sausage and seasonings. Cook about 5 minutes.
- Add beans, stir together, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Louisiana girl here! In my house, and all over the south, we love our red beans. This time of year, I usually cook them at least once a week with some fried chicken on the side! Delicious.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Mocha,
Stesha
This recipe looks amazing! I would love for you to link this or any of your recipes to my blog hop @ It's a Keeper Thursdays. http://www.everydaytastes.com/
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Louisiana girl here! In my house, and all over the south, we love our red beans. This time of year, I usually cook them at least once a week with some fried chicken on the side! Delicious.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Mocha,
Stesha