Best 5 Creole Red Beans And Rice Recipes

CREOLE RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Soak kidney beans overnight.
• Pour out water and add 3 quarts fresh water.
• Chop onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
• Add to beans.
• Add salt, pepper and Creole seasoning.
• Cover and cook on low heat 4 hours.
• Cut smoked sausage in 1 1/2-inch rounds.
• Add to beans and cook 45 minutes.
• Stir beans occasionally while cooking.
• Rice: Bring 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon margarine to boil.
• Add 1 cup rice; cover and simmer on low until water steams away.
• Serve Red Beans over hot, steaming rice.

CREOLE RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Pick over kidney beans, place into a large bowl, and pour in enough water to cover by several inches. Soak kidney beans overnight.
• Drain kidney beans, transfer to a large soup pot, and cover with 3 quarts fresh water.
• Stir in green bell pepper, onion, celery, salt, black pepper, Creole seasoning, and garlic.
• Cover the pot, place over medium heat, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer until beans are tender, about 4 hours.
• Mix smoked sausage into the beans; cook an additional 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• About 30 minutes before serving time, place 2 cups water and margarine into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Stir in rice, return to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the pan and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to stand covered for 5 minutes.
• Serve red beans over cooked rice.

CREOLE RED BEANS AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup water, rice, 1 tablespoon thyme and cayenne in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring just to boil. Cover pan, reduce heat to low and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer rice to large bowl. Add beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, dressing and remaining 2 tablespoons thyme; toss to combine. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CREOLE RED BEANS AND RICE FRITTERS

Steps:

• Mix red beans, rice, ham, green onions, 4 tablespoons panko bread crumbs, 2 eggs, 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and black pepper together in a bowl to form a tight mixture.
• Form mixture into small, hush puppy-sized balls, pressing firmly together to hold their shape. Chill for 1 hour to overnight.
• Whisk milk and remaining egg together in a small bowl to make an egg wash. Mix remaining bread crumbs and remaining Cajun seasoning together in a shallow dish. Roll chilled balls first in flour, coat with egg wash, and roll in bread crumb mixture.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 360 to 375 degrees F (182 to 190 degrees C).
• Fry fritters in the hot oil until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.

CREOLE RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• 1. Wash and sort beans well. Soak overnight in beef broth, worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke.
• 2. After soak, transfer beans and liquid into a large stock pot.
• 3. In a large skillet, melt 2 tbs. bacon grease or oil and saute all vegetables except for green onions. The add the vegetables and spices to stock pot.
• 4. Bring beans to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
• 5. While beans are simmering, slice smoked sausage. Heat remaining bacon grease or oil in skillet and brown sausage. Add sausage to red beans.
• 6. Continue to simmer another 30 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve over rice.