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Red Beans And Rice Recipe New Orleans Style

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New Orleans Style Red Beans Recipe Instant Pot New OrleansStyle Red Beans and Rice Recipe
New Orleans Style Red Beans Recipe Instant Pot New OrleansStyle Red Beans and Rice Recipe from wahanapopularr.blogspot.com

Description

Red Beans and Rice is a staple dish in New Orleans cuisine, often served on Mondays as a way to use up leftover ham from Sunday dinner. This dish is a hearty and flavorful combination of red beans, sausage, and rice, simmered together with a blend of spices and seasonings.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 20 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 2 hours.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried red kidney beans, rinsed and sorted
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6 cups water
  • Hot cooked rice for serving

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Kitchen knife and cutting board

Method

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté the sausage over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the bay leaves, thyme, basil, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the pot and stir to combine.
  4. Add the rinsed beans to the pot and stir to coat with the seasoning mixture.
  5. Add the water to the pot and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beans are tender and the mixture has thickened. Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary.
  7. Remove the bay leaves from the pot and discard.
  8. Mash some of the beans against the side of the pot with a wooden spoon to thicken the mixture.
  9. Add the cooked sausage to the pot and stir to combine.
  10. Serve the red beans and sausage over hot cooked rice.

Notes

This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors will continue to develop and intensify as the mixture sits.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes approximately 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 380
  • Protein: 21g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 860mg

Recipe Tips

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth instead of water.
  • For a spicier version, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add hot sauce to taste.
  • Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Top the red beans and rice with sliced green onions or chopped fresh parsley for added flavor and color.

Enjoy this classic New Orleans dish with a side of cornbread and a cold beer for the perfect Southern meal.


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