Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Comforting Red Beans and Rice, a classic Southern dish that brings a delightful blend of spices and textures to your table. This recipe features tender red beans simmered in a rich broth, served over fluffy long-grain rice. Perfect for cozy evenings or casual gatherings, it’s a dish that promises both satisfaction and compliments from every guest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried red beans (soaked overnight)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust as needed)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse soaked red beans. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery until soft (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the red beans and broth; add bay leaves. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Lower heat to simmer, cover pot, and cook for 1-1.5 hours until beans are tender.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions while beans simmer.
- Serve red beans over rice, garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg