**Red Beans and Rice: A Louisiana Classic, Made Easy**
Red beans and rice is a classic Louisiana dish that's loved by people of all ages. It's a hearty, flavorful meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering. This article provides three different recipes for red beans and rice, so you can find the one that best suits your taste and dietary needs. The first recipe is a traditional red beans and rice recipe, made with dried red beans, smoked sausage, and the holy trinity of Creole cooking: onions, celery, and bell peppers. The second recipe is a vegetarian red beans and rice recipe, made with canned red beans, vegetable broth, and a variety of vegetables. The third recipe is a red beans and rice instant pot recipe, perfect for busy weeknights. All three recipes are easy to follow and packed with flavor. So whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, you're sure to find a red beans and rice recipe in this article that you'll love.
POPEYE'S RED BEANS AND RICE RECIPE
This is how we make the Copycat Popeye's red beans and rice recipe. It is easy because we used cans of red beans.
Provided by Renee' Groskreutz
Categories Side dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the rice and set it aside.
- Add the cans of beans, including the juice, and the water to a saucepan.
- Heat the beans on a simmer for 20 minutes or until they start to thicken up a bit. The beans are ready when the liquid is reduced by half.
- Stir in all of the seasonings.
- Use a potato masher and slightly mash the beans. Don't over mash them. You want to break them up a bit.
- Serve the beans over the rice.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 136 grams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat
COPYCAT POPEYES RED BEANS AND RICE RECIPE
We didn't even realize there was a way to recreate the Popeyes red beans and rice magic in our own kitchen until we tried this amazing copycat recipe.
Provided by Erin Johnson,Mashed Staff
Categories lunch, dinner
Time 1h55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set Instant Pot to sauté and add bacon. Cook until the bacon is crisp, and then remove from pot.
- Add onion to the pot and cook until the onions begin to soften, scraping the bottom to incorporate the fond.
- While the onions are cooking, rinse the beans and remove any bad beans or stones.
- Add the garlic, liquid smoke, and cajun seasoning to the pot. Stir.
- Add the beans, broth, and bacon to the pot, and then set on high pressure for 1 hour.
- After the beans have cooked, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 15 minutes, and then quick release.
- Drain off excess water, reserving a ½ cup.
- Use an immersion blender or potato masher to mash about half the beans. Stir.
- Add beans to the rice, and garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 14 mg cholesterol, Fat 8 g fat, Fiber 12 g fiber, Protein 18 g protein, SaturatedFat 3 g saturated fat, ServingSize 0 g, Sodium 338 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
RED BEANS AND RICE LIKE POPEYE'S
This is my version of Popeye's Red Beans and Rice. It is the final result after many disastrous attempts, thank goodness for a husband with a cast iron stomach.
Provided by mandabears
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 8h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients well in a crock pot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Remove bay leaf.
- Serve with steamed rice with hot sauce on the side.
POPEYE'S® RED BEANS & RICE RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by Thom7747
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pour 2 cans of beans (juice and all) into a large saucepan. Add the smoked ham hock and water. Then turn the heat on medium low and stir well to mix all the ingredients. Simmer for about an hour until the meat starts to loosen from the bone. Remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool until the hock is cool enough to be handled. Then carefully remove the meat from the bone. Discard the bone. Place the meat, beans and liquid in a food processor or blender. Add onion powder, garlic salt, red pepper, salt, and lard. Lend on high for a few seconds. In a food processor, process for only 4 seconds. The beans should be chopped and the liquid should be thick. Drain the third can of beans and add the drained beans (discard the liquid) to the mixture. Process or blend just for a second or two. You want these beans to remain almost whole. Then transfer the beans mixture back into the pan and cook slowly over low heat. Stir often to prevent sticking. Cook until the beans are firm, and most of the water has been evaporated. Prepare the rice by cooking it according to the directions on the box. Basic directions for rice include boiling water and adding the rice to the water once it begins to boil. Cook the rice until it is tender, then drain well. Once the beans and rice are done cooking, remove them both from the heat. Serve the bean mixture over the cooked rice on individual serving plate, or alongside a main course dish.
Tips:
- Soak the red beans overnight or for at least 4 hours before cooking. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more tender.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for cooking the beans. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the beans from burning.
- Add a bay leaf, onion, and garlic to the pot with the beans. These ingredients will help to add flavor to the beans.
- Season the beans with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, oregano, or thyme, to taste.
- Bring the beans to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
- While the beans are cooking, prepare the rice. You can use any type of rice you like, but long-grain rice is a good choice.
- Cook the rice according to the package directions.
- Once the beans and rice are cooked, combine them in a large bowl. Stir in the cooked sausage, bell pepper, and onion.
- Serve the red beans and rice hot, with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
Red beans and rice is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover beans and rice. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious pot of red beans and rice that the whole family will enjoy.
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