CAJUN RED BEANS AND RICE
Being so far away from home, I tend to crave recipes I am unable to get here in Holland. This being one of them! Good ole Cajun and Creole Food. After one of these cravings I decided to do some research and came up with several recipes for Red Beans and Rice. I took bits and pieces from the different recipes, subbed ingredients I was unable to find here and created this easy and tasty recipe. Whenever my husband and I crave Cajun, this fits the bill. Depending on your taste, you may want to add more Cajun spices to suite your family's spiciness of preference. I love to serve this dish alongside grilled pork chops or smoked sausage
Provided by Expat in Holland
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Cajun seasoning mixture ingredients. Just mix all ingredients together well. Set aside. May be stored in a ziplock or airtight container for several weeks.
- In a large pot, add 1 tbsp of oil. Add ham and bacon dices and sauté until they are browned. Remove from pot and set aside.
- In pot, add remaining oil and add onion, green pepper, garlic, celery and stir well. Sauté mixture until veggies are limp and cooked. About 8 minutes.
- Add kidney beans, bay leaves, thyme, sage, parsley and Cajun spices. Mix well together.
- Add chicken broth and bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat, cover pot and simmer low for 30 minutes.
- Add rice, ham/bacon and bring mixture to boil. Lower heat to low, cover and simmer 20minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes. ***Read directions on rice brand package and follow the cooking time on the package. Rice cooking times vary per brand, so it is best to follow the cooking time directions on the package you are using in this recipe. The Uncle Bens Rice I use states a simmer of 20 minutes as I state in this recipe.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.6, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 1564.6, Carbohydrate 77, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 5, Protein 21.1
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Olasumbo Afolabi
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The beans never softened and the rice was crunchy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Hadeesa Zainab
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my beans turned out mushy. I think I might have cooked them for too long.
Gavera Heagi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I would recommend using a slow cooker instead.
Marla Gordon
[email protected]The beans were a bit undercooked for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
MENTIENDEZ tm
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it turned out much better.
Mazum Ali
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the flavors were still very good. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.
X K
[email protected]These red beans and rice were absolutely delicious! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again!
AB Boss Tv
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and light. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sheraz joiya
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Jessica Onyirimba
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The beans were so creamy and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Zein Belbeisi
[email protected]This dish was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Anthony Hutchens
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The beans were so creamy and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Oliver LaGreca
[email protected]These red beans and rice were delicious! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and light. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Md Sagor
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The beans were so creamy and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Elizabeth Serlom
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Khan Sabbir
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and light. I highly recommend this recipe.
Hira sunar
[email protected]These red beans and rice were absolutely delicious! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again!