The classic American dish of red beans and rice, a one-pot meal originating in Louisiana, is a delectable combination of slow-cooked red beans, aromatic rice, and an array of flavorful seasonings. Bursting with vibrant flavors and a hearty texture, this dish has become a staple in many households, offering a comforting and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.
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AUTHENTIC LOUISIANA RED BEANS AND RICE
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
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
AMERICAN-STYLE RED BEANS AND RICE
This is a tasty treat I taught myself to make when I was snowed in and couldn't get to the grocery store. Tasty and easy to make.
Provided by LAURENB222
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Beans and Rice Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan combine olive oil, kidney beans, tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons adobo. Simmer on low heat.
- Meanwhile, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed. Stir in remaining 3 teaspoons adobo. Serve beans over the rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.2 calories, Carbohydrate 101.1 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 711.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
RED BEANS AND RICE
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories main-dish
Time 2h50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
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
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.
SAVANNAH RED RICE
Steps:
- Heat a large heavy-bottomed saucepan and cook the salt pork over medium-high heat until crisp. Add the red and green peppers, celery, onion, and garlic and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rice and stir, coating the rice with drippings. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, salt, and black and cayenne pepper. Cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 25 to 30 minutes.
AMERICAN-STYLE RED BEANS AND RICE
Rice with red bean sauce is a tasty treat I taught myself to make when I was snowed in and couldn't get to the grocery store. Tasty and easy to make.
Provided by LAURENB222
Categories Beans and Rice
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, kidney beans, tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons adobo in a large saucepan. Simmer over low heat.
- Meanwhile, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir remaining 3 teaspoons adobo into rice.
- Serve bean sauce over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.2 calories, Carbohydrate 101.1 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 711.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
DOMINICAN STYLE RICE AND BEANS
The rice and beans in this traditional favorite are prepared in a single pot, completing an all-in-one meal.
Provided by Tyler Slater
Categories South American
Time 1h1m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Presoak beans overnight or for a minimum of 3 hours in a large container with enough water to generously cover. Drain water, transfer beans to a large stockpot, and cover with 5 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, add the ham or bacon pieces, partially cover, and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add 1 cup of water and continue cooking for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make a sofrito: In a food processor or blender, combine garlic, bell pepper, cilantro, and half of the onion and process to a coarse paste.
- In a small skillet, heat the oil. Add the sofrito mixture, and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste, salt, black pepper, tomato, vinegar, and remaining onion to the beans and cook for 5 minutes. Add the rice and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes. Use a large spoon to separate the rice and bean mixture from the sides of the pot (do not stir any further or the mixture will break up and take on a gluey consistency). The dish is done when the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is fluffy.
AMERICAN-STYLE RED BEANS AND RICE
Rice with red bean sauce is a tasty treat I taught myself to make when I was snowed in and couldn't get to the grocery store. Tasty and easy to make.
Provided by LAURENB222
Categories Beans and Rice
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, kidney beans, tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons adobo in a large saucepan. Simmer over low heat.
- Meanwhile, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir remaining 3 teaspoons adobo into rice.
- Serve bean sauce over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.2 calories, Carbohydrate 101.1 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 711.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
Tips:
- Choose the right beans: Red kidney beans are the traditional choice for this dish, but you can also use black beans or pinto beans. Be sure to sort and rinse the beans before cooking.
- Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible. 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 flavorful broth: The broth is an important part of the flavor of this dish, so be sure to use a flavorful broth. Chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth are all good options.
- Add some vegetables: Vegetables add flavor and nutrition to this dish. Some good options include onions, celery, bell peppers, and carrots.
- Season the dish well: This dish should be well-seasoned with salt, pepper, and other spices. Cajun seasoning is a good option, or you can use your favorite blend of spices.
- Cook the rice separately: The rice is typically cooked separately from the beans and vegetables. This allows you to control the texture of the rice and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Serve the dish with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for red beans and rice include hot sauce, chopped green onions, and sour cream.
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 beans and rice. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious pot of red beans and rice that your family and friends will love.
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