Description
Savor a comforting bowl of red beans and rice, featuring tender beans simmered in a savory broth, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Beans:
- 1 cup dried red beans (soaked overnight)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Instructions
- 1. Soak the Beans: Drain and rinse soaked red beans.
- 2. Sauté the Veggies: In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil. Sauté onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic for about 5 minutes until soft.
- 3. Add the Beans: Stir in the drained beans and Cajun seasoning, mixing well.
- 4. Pour in the Broth: Add vegetable broth to cover the bean mixture by about an inch. Bring to a gentle boil.
- 5. Simmer Until Tender: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 1 hour until beans are tender but not mushy. Stir occasionally.
- 6. Prepare the Rice: Cook long-grain white rice according to package instructions during the last part of the bean simmering time.
- 7. Serve It Up: Serve creamy beans over fluffy rice and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg