Description
Louisiana Red Beans and Rice with spicy sausage is a hearty, soul-warming dish that combines tender beans, fluffy rice, and flavorful sausage in a delightful blend. This one-pot meal is perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings when you crave comfort food. With its rich aroma and vibrant colors, this recipe invites everyone to the table, creating lasting memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried red kidney beans (soaked overnight)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 12 oz spicy smoked sausage (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the counter and rinse soaked beans.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced spicy sausage; cook until browned (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in soaked beans, chicken broth, and bay leaves; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beans are tender.
- Cook rice separately according to package instructions.
- Serve the bean mixture over fluffy rice, removing bay leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg