Best 9 Red Beans With Rice Recipes

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**Red Beans and Rice: A Flavorful Creole Dish with a Twist**

Red beans and rice is a classic Creole dish that is savored for its bold flavors and comforting texture. This hearty and flavorful dish is a staple in many Southern households and is often served with various accompaniments like sausage, ham, or chicken. The combination of slow-cooked red beans, aromatic rice, and a flavorful sauce creates a symphony of flavors that is sure to delight your taste buds. This article presents three unique recipes for red beans and rice: the traditional Creole recipe, a vegetarian version, and a slow cooker variation. Each recipe offers a distinct take on this classic dish, ensuring that there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and satisfying red beans and rice meal that will warm your soul and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

RED BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time P3DT3h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces pickled pork, cut into 1-inch pieces, recipe follows
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 quarts water
1 pound red kidney beans, rinsed and picked of debris
3 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups long-grain rice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups water
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup kosher salt
6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seed
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
8 ounces ice
1 1/2 pounds fresh boneless pork butt, cut into 2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Place the vegetable oil in a 7-quart Dutch oven and set over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, salt and pepper to the pot. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions and celery are semi-translucent and the bell peppers are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the pickled pork, bay leaves, thyme, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, water and beans to the pot and increase the heat to high. Cook, stirring frequently until the mixture comes to a boil, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat slightly to maintain a steady simmer and continue to cook for another 30 to 40 minutes or until the beans are tender and the sauce is thickened to your liking. If you prefer an even creamier texture, mash some of the beans with a potato masher.
  • Prepare rice during the last 30 minutes of cooking the beans. Place the water into an electric kettle and bring to a boil. While the water is coming to a boil place the butter into a 3-quart saucepan, set over medium heat. Once the butter begins to bubble, add the rice and stir to combine. Add the salt and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Carefully pour the water over the rice and stir to combine. Decrease the heat to the lowest setting, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve the beans over the rice.
  • Combine all of the ingredients except the ice and the pork in a 2-quart non-reactive saucepan, set over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and maintain a simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the ice and stir. Place the pork into a 1-gallon zip top bag and add the cooled pickling liquid. Remove as much air as possible; seal the bag and place in the refrigerator for at least 3 days, turning the bag occasionally. Use within 2 weeks or remove from the pork from the brine and freeze.

AUTHENTIC LOUISIANA RED BEANS AND RICE



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Authentic Cajun flavor! I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice; these are just like I remember. Serve with Tabasco sauce for a little kick. My family loved to splash a little cider vinegar in each bowl.

Provided by MIAMI BEACH

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 11h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound dry kidney beans
¼ cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 stalks celery, chopped
6 cups water
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried sage
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
4 cups water
2 cups long grain white rice

Steps:

  • Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.4 calories, Carbohydrate 79.1 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 603.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

RED BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and sorted over
3 tablespoons bacon grease
1/4 cup chopped tasso, or chopped ham
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1/2 pound smoked sausage, split in half lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound smoked ham hocks
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
10 cups chicken stock, or water
4 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup chopped green onions, garnish

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a large bowl or pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Let soak for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat the bacon grease over medium-high heat. Add the tasso and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the onions, celery and bell peppers to the grease in the pot. Season with the salt, pepper, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes. Add the bay leaves, parsley, thyme, sausage, and ham hocks, and cook, stirring, to brown the sausage and ham hocks, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the beans and stock or water, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and starting to thicken, about 2 hours. (Should the beans become too thick and dry, add more water, about 1/4 cup at a time.)
  • Remove from the heat and with the back of a heavy spoon, mash about 1/4 of the beans against the side of the pot. Continue to cook until the beans are tender and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and remove the bay leaves.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.

RED BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound dried red beans
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces andouille sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 onion, chopped
3 scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
Kosher salt
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 smoked ham hock
4 fresh bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, plus more to taste
Hot sauce, for topping

Steps:

  • Put the dried beans in a large bowl or container and cover with water. Soak overnight in the refrigerator. Drain well.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, scallion whites, celery, bell pepper and a big pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute.
  • Add the beans, 8 cups fresh water, the ham hock, bay leaves, cayenne, sage, thyme and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are creamy and tender, about 2 hours. Add a few tablespoons water if the beans get too thick.
  • Meanwhile, combine the rice and 3 cups water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the rice is tender, and the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit until ready to serve.
  • Remove the ham hock from the beans and pull the meat off the bone. Chop the meat and stir it back into the beans; season with salt. Sprinkle with the vinegar; add more to taste. Divide the rice and beans among bowls; top with the scallion greens and hot sauce.

AUTHENTIC NEW ORLEANS RED BEANS AND RICE



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Just like mom makes. I recommend cooking the day before you want to eat it. It is a time-consuming recipe and the taste gets even better after 24 hours in the refrigerator. For extra spice, add a splash of hot sauce.

Provided by Matt

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon shortening, or as needed
1 white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
8 cups water
1 pound dried red beans
1 smoked ham hock
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried sage
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
3 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Melt shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and bell pepper in hot shortening until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Combine water, red beans, and ham hock in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir onion mixture into the water; add smoked sausage and celery to the boiling water; return to a boil. Stir bay leaves, Creole seasoning, thyme, and sage into the boiling water. Reduce heat to low, place a cover on the pot, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 5 hours.
  • Remove and discard ham hock and bay leaves; stir in hot pepper sauce and serve over white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 861.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CHEF JOHN'S RED BEANS AND RICE



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Any time someone asks the question, 'What exactly is soul food?' the answer should always be 'a comforting bowl of red beans and rice.' Just sit them down, give them a spoon, and when they finish, ask them if they understand. They will.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 3h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound dry red kidney beans
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 ounces andouille sausage, diced
1 cup finely diced onion
¾ cup chopped celery
¾ cup poblano peppers
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 quarts chicken broth, or more as needed
1 smoked ham hock
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
hot sauce to taste
4 cups cooked white rice
2 tablespoons chopped green onion, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir sausage in hot oil until oils slightly release from sausage and edges brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir onion, celery, and poblano pepper into sausage; cook and stir until vegetables soften and start to turn translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir garlic into sausage mixture; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir red beans, chicken broth, ham hock, bay leaves, black pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce into the sausage mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours. Add salt and continue simmering until beans are soft, meat is tender, and desired consistency is reached, 1 1/2 to 2 hours more. Season with salt.
  • Spoon rice into bowls, ladle red beans mixture over rice, and top with green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.5 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1384 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

JESSICA'S RED BEANS AND RICE



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My company had a Mardi Gras party and I wanted to make a flavorful red beans and rice recipe that everyone would love!

Provided by kingdombeyond

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1 onion, chopped, divided
1 green bell pepper, chopped, divided
1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced, divided
2 cups water
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon salt-free garlic and herb seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash®)
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
3 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
salt to taste
3 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Combine sausage, half the onion, half the green bell pepper, half the jalapeno pepper, water, chicken bouillon, garlic and herb seasoning, Cajun seasoning blend, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf in a large stockpot; Bring to boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Mix kidney beans, tomatoes, remaining onion, remaining green bell pepper, and remaining jalapeno pepper into the sausage mixture; season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until kidney bean mixture is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup cooked rice into 6 serving bowls; top with kidney bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.9 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 50.9 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 15.7 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 2086.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

RED BEANS AND RICE



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"I'm originally from Honduras, where beans are served in different variations for breakfast, lunch and dinner," relates Carin Perkins of Waukesha, Wisconsin. "This bean and rice dish has been enjoyed by my family for generations. It's not spicy but gets nice flavor from the cilantro and cumin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 cans (16 ounces each) red beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender. Add cilantro; cook and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in the beans, salt, cumin and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY RED BEANS AND RICE



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This is an easy and delicious take on a Louisiana classic that you can prepare and cook in 40 minutes! I use turkey kielbasa to cut down on the fat, but not the flavor. Season with hot pepper sauce if you like.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked rice
1 (16 ounce) package turkey kielbasa, cut diagonally into 1/4 inch slices
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove chopped garlic
2 (15 ounce) cans canned kidney beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt to taste
½ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • In a large skillet over low heat, cook sausage for 5 minutes. Stir in onion, green pepper and garlic; saute until tender. Pour in beans and tomatoes with juice. Season with oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 807.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Tips for Making Perfect Red Beans and Rice

  • Soak the beans overnight. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more tender.
  • Use a flavorful broth. Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even water can be used, but a flavorful broth will add more depth of flavor to the dish.
  • Add a variety of seasonings. Cajun or Creole seasoning, garlic, onion, bell pepper, and celery are all classic additions to red beans and rice. Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings to find your perfect combination.
  • Cook the beans until they are tender. This can take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours, depending on the type of beans you are using. Be patient and don't rush the process.
  • Serve the beans over rice. Rice is the traditional accompaniment to red beans, but you can also serve them over pasta, potatoes, or even grits.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs. Chopped green onions, parsley, or cilantro are all great ways to add a fresh pop of flavor and color to your dish.

Conclusion

Red beans and rice is a delicious, hearty, and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover beans. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect pot of red beans and rice every time. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give red beans and rice a try. You won't be disappointed.

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