Best 11 Simple Red Beans And Rice Recipes

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**Red beans and rice**, a classic Southern dish, is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal that is easy to make and packed with protein and fiber. This comforting dish is typically made with dried red beans, vegetables, spices, and rice, and can be customized with various ingredients like smoked sausage, ham, or vegetables. Served over fluffy rice, red beans and rice is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. With options for making it in a slow cooker or on the stovetop, this versatile dish can be tailored to your cooking preferences.

In this article, you'll find several variations of the classic red beans and rice recipe to suit your taste and dietary preferences. Whether you're a vegetarian or looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, these recipes offer something for everyone. From the traditional Louisiana-style red beans and rice with smoked sausage to a healthier version made with brown rice and vegetables, there's a recipe here to satisfy your cravings. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's cook up a pot of this delicious and comforting Southern classic!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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RED BEANS AND RICE



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Red Beans and Rice

Provided by Minute® Rice

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tbsp butter
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 oz) beef broth
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 cups Minute® White Rice
hot pepper sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • In just 4 simple steps you can enjoy this Red Beans and Rice dish made with sautéed green pepper and onion, red kidney beans, white rice and Cajun seasoning simmered in beef broth. Step 1
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onions; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Step 2
  • Add beans, broth and seasoning; stir. Bring to a boil. Step 3
  • Stir in rice and cover. Remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serve with pepper sauce, if using. Recipe Tip To turn this dish into a quick, complete meal, add 2 cups of diced ham or cooked sausage at the same time as the broth.

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.

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

SUNNY'S EASY RED BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced on the bias 1/2-inch-thick
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1/2 cup chopped white onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 15.5-ounce can red kidney beans, liquid reserved
2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp or minced
1 smoked ham hock
4 cups cooked white rice
Hot sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • Add the olive oil and sausage to a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the sausage releases some fat and begins to curl a bit on the edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper, celery, onion, a pinch of salt and plenty of hefty grinds of black pepper (more than usual!). Cook, stirring, until the veggies are tender and the celery and onion are translucent and beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the beans and their liquid, garlic and ham hock.
  • Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer, then cover and cook until the beans are very tender, about 30 minutes. Serve over white rice with a shake of hot sauce.

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

SIMPLE RED BEAN-AND-RICE SOUP



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An easy, yet satisfying combination of red beans and rice has serious meal appeal when simmered with Cajun seasonings in a flavorful soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium white onion, diced small
1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, plus more for serving
5 cups chicken broth
3 cans (15.5 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Salt
1/3 cup converted rice
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and bell pepper and saute until softened, 5 minutes. Add garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add broth and beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and season with salt. Simmer until broth is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes, skimming any foam that rises to top.
  • Stir in rice and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Add scallions and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat and season with additional Cajun seasoning, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

QUICK RED BEANS AND RICE



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Even my kids like this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs dish. I like to add cubed leftover ham to make it a main dish. -Megan Taylor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/3 cups uncooked rice
2-1/2 cups chopped green peppers
2 cups chopped onions
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute green peppers, onions and garlic in oil until tender. Add the Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 3 minutes., Stir in the beans, tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover; cook for 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

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RED BEANS AND RICE



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With red kidney beans, rice, cheese and plenty of spices, this recipe makes a nice version of a classic dish. It can be served as a main dish, and is quite good when accompanied by a salad and some crusty bread.

Provided by Melissa Cazun

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (14 ounce) package boil in bag rice
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (24 ounce) jar picante sauce
1 ½ tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the rice according to package directions.
  • Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until browned and crumbly. Drain well and transfer meat to a large pot over low heat. Add the rice, beans, picante sauce, paprika, chili powder and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well and let simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in cheese and let simmer for 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1123.3 calories, Carbohydrate 99.9 g, Cholesterol 173.6 mg, Fat 52.4 g, Fiber 12.4 g, Protein 58.5 g, SaturatedFat 25.8 g, Sodium 1573.7 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SIMPLE RED BEANS AND RICE



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I know there are already 3 pages of recipes, but the list of ingredients in most were to long for me. Here is a recipe my family loves because is tastes great, and a recipe I love because it's so easy.

Provided by designgirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb kielbasa, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans red beans, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
3 cups brown rice, cooked

Steps:

  • In a skillet cook sliced sausage for about 2 minutes.
  • Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and saute till veggies are tender.
  • Add beans and tomatoes with thier juice.
  • Season with thyme, caynne, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve over rice.

RED BEANS AND RICE FOR TWO



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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Ready, set, go! With 10 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking, this dish is sure to warm the soul.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 cups Progresso™ red kidney beans (from 19-oz can), drained, rinsed
1/2 package (10-ounce size) frozen cut okra, thawed and drained
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups hot cooked rice
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell pepper and garlic in oil about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except rice and tomato. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot.
  • Serve with rice. Top with tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475, Carbohydrate 104 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 18 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1440 mg

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for celery, onion, and bell pepper, but you can also add other vegetables that you like, such as carrots, corn, or okra.
  • Season the beans and rice to taste: The amount of salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper that you add to the beans and rice is up to you. Taste the dish as you cook it and adjust the seasonings accordingly.
  • Serve the beans and rice with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for red beans and rice include hot sauce, sour cream, and shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

Red beans and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. With a few simple tips, you can make a pot of red beans and rice that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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