Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Authentic Cajun flavor! I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice; these are just like I remember. Serve with hot sauce for a little kick. My family loved to splash a little cider vinegar in each bowl.

Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
3 hr
Total Time
3 hr 25 mins
Calories
630 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
Step 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 3
Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, parsley, thyme, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and sage. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
Step 4
Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
Step 5
Meanwhile, prepare the rice. Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.
Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound dry kidney beans

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