Mouthwatering Monday: Shortcut Red Beans and Rice

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

  1. Prepare rice according to directions. While the rice is cooking ...
  2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sautee onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add sliced sausage and seasonings. Cook about 5 minutes.
  4. Add beans, stir together, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

If you want more tasty recipes, head over to A Southern Fairytales - Mouthwatering Mondays. The soup this week is going on my must try list.

Comments

  1. 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.

    Hugs and Mocha,
    Stesha

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  2. 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/

    Thanks so much for sharing!

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  3. 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.

    Hugs and Mocha,
    Stesha

    ReplyDelete

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