Enjoy a taste of New Orleans with this classic red beans and rice recipe, perfect for a hearty and flavorful meal.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
3h
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 450 g andouille sausage
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- 2 stalks celery
- 450 g dried red beans
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2400 ml water
- 360 g white rice
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and sort the beans, removing any debris.
Step 2
In a large pot, combine the beans and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
Step 3
In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
Step 4
In the same skillet, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and celery until tender.
Step 5
Add the garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and Cajun seasoning. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Step 6
Add the sautéed vegetables and sausage to the beans. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 7
Simmer uncovered for 1 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
Step 8
Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
Step 9
Serve the red beans over the cooked rice.