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Hearty ham and bean stew served over rice with herbs on white plate.

The Best Red Beans and Rice with Sausage

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 525 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 12 oz. smoked andouille sausage thinly sliced
  • 1 medium sweet onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt-free Cajun seasoning
  • 3 (15 oz.) cans red beans drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Cook the rice in a large saucepan with 2 cups of water as per the package instructions; set aside when done.
  • In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes; remove sausage and set aside.
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  • To the same pot, add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
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  • Mix in the tomato paste, minced garlic, and Cajun seasoning, stirring until fragrant, roughly 1 minute.
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  • Add the red beans, chicken broth, hot sauce, bay leaf, and the browned sausage back into the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover, reduce heat, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Uncover the pot and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes to reduce the liquid and intensify the flavors.
  • If a thicker consistency is desired, mash some of the beans with a wooden spoon. Season as needed.
  • Serve the red beans hot over the cooked rice and sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 27gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 568mgFiber: 11g
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