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Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice

This classic Red Beans and Rice recipe is a hearty, flavorful dish made with tender red beans, aromatic vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice. A comforting meal that's packed with Southern flavors.
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Type de plat: Plat principal
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Temps de préparation: 15 minutes
Temps de cuisson: 1 heure 30 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Temps total: 1 heure 55 minutes
Servings: 6 Serves
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Hervé

Equipment

  • Large pot For cooking the beans
  • Wooden spoon For stirring
  • Cutting board For chopping vegetables
  • Knife For dicing ingredients
  • Measuring cups For measuring rice and beans

Ingrédients

  • 1 lb red beans dried, rinsed, and soaked overnight
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 6 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onions, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in minced garlic, paprika, thyme, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Cook the Beans

  • Add the soaked and drained red beans along with water or vegetable broth. Stir well.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and creamy.

Final Steps

  • Adjust seasoning to taste and let the beans rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve hot over cooked white rice and garnish with sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protéines: 18g | Fat: 4g | Lipides saturés: 0.5g | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fibre: 10g | Sucre: 5g | Vitamine A: 500IU | Vitamine C: 30mg | Calcium: 80mg | Fer: 5mg
Apports nutritionnels
Red Beans and Rice
Quantité par portion
Calories 350 Calories des lipides 36
% des apports journaliers*
Fat 4g6%
Lipides saturés 0.5g3%
Sodium 450mg20%
Potassium 900mg26%
Carbohydrates 62g21%
Fibre 10g42%
Sucre 5g6%
Protéines 18g36%
Vitamine A 500IU10%
Vitamine C 30mg36%
Calcium 80mg8%
Fer 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.