Best 20 Red Rice Recipes

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Red rice, also known as "Oryza rufipogon", is a nutritious and flavorful variety of rice with a reddish-brown hue. Its distinct color comes from the presence of anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant with potential health benefits. Red rice is a versatile grain that can be cooked in various ways, from boiling and steaming to stir-frying and pilaf recipes. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, exploring the world of red rice can add a colorful and flavorful twist to your meals. Its unique taste and texture make it a great alternative to traditional white rice, and its potential health benefits may inspire you to incorporate it into your diet. Here, we will guide you through the exciting culinary journey of cooking red rice, providing tips, tricks, and delicious recipes to suit every palate.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

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

RED BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade and minced
1 large red onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, stem and seeds removed and small diced
2 (1-pound) cans red kidney beans
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup white rice
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan. Saute garlic, onion, celery, and bell pepper until tender. Stir in kidney beans, onion powder, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Reduce heat to low and let mixture simmer slowly while you cook the rice.
  • Bring the chicken stock to a boil and stir in rice and butter. Return to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes without removing the lid. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Fold rice and beans gently together and transfer to a serving dish. Serve garnished with cilantro.

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

SLOW COOKER RED BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound dried red beans
1/2 pound andouille sausage, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 smoked ham shank
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
Kosher salt
4 cups chicken stock
8 cups cooked long-grain white rice, for serving
4 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, combine the beans, andouille, celery, ham shank, onions, bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar and 2 teaspoons salt. Add the chicken stock and 2 cups water and stir to mix.
  • Cook on the high setting until the beans are tender, 6 to 8 hours. Season with salt. Serve with rice, topped with scallions.

RED BEANS AND RICE WITH SAUSAGE



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This recipe was given to me by my sister. It's a hearty dish, and wonderful for the cold winter months. To make a little meatier, I cut up a small ham steak in cubes and add the cubed ham the last 20 minutes. Serve over cooked rice.

Provided by Donna Gandy

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 11h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups dried red beans
½ teaspoon dried minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
2 teaspoons salt
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 ham hock
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced

Steps:

  • Pick over the dried beans, and soak them in water overnight.
  • The next day, drain off the soaking water, and place the beans in a large pot or slow cooker. Cover with water, and stir in the dried garlic and onion, salt, bay leaf, sugar, cayenne pepper, celery seed, cumin, and crushed red pepper flakes. Push the ham hock down into the beans. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer over low heat for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Stir in the smoked sausage, simmer for 20 more minutes, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 55.6 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1449.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CAJUN RED BEANS AND RICE



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Make and share this Cajun Red Beans and Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb dried red kidney beans
9 3/4 cups water, divided
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups chopped onions, divided
1 1/4 cups fully cooked andouille sausages or 1 1/4 cups hot Italian sausage links, diced
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped celery
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (ground red pepper)
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
3 tablespoons butter
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Place kidney beans in large pot. Add enough water to pot to cover beans by 2 inches. Bring to boil. Remove pot from heat. Cover and let beans stand 1 hour to soften. Drain. Return beans to same pot. Add 7 cups water and chicken broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Drain beans, reserving 2 cups of cooking liquid.
  • Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups onions and saute' until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add sausage, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Reduce heat to medium and saute' until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in beans, reserved 2 cups cooking liquid, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Reduce heat to low; simmer until liquid thickens slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 3/4 cups water, rice, butter, bay leaf, thyme, and remaining 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large saucepan. Bring to simmer over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered 10 minutes.
  • Spoon kidney beans into bowls. Top with rice and serve.

CHARLESTON RED RICE



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Yummy, and easy to make.

Provided by DJBPITT

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
6 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon salt
6 slices bacon
2 onions, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Bring the rice, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • While the rice is cooking, cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the pan. Reduce heat to medium. Drain the bacon on a plate lined with paper towels; crumble the bacon once cooled enough to handle.
  • Cook and stir the onions in the reserved bacon drippings until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the crumbled bacon, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce; bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Spoon the cooked rice into the prepared baking dish and stir the tomato-bacon mixture into the rice until evenly combined.
  • Cover the dish and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1387.7 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

SLOW COOKER RED BEANS AND RICE



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Born and raised in Louisiana, this is a Monday staple. Red kidney beans slow cooked with smoked sausage served over rice with cornbread on the side. Yum!

Provided by DaleAnn82

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups water
1 (16 ounce) package dry kidney beans
12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine water, kidney beans, sausage, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, and bay leaf in the bowl of a slow cooker and stir to combine. Set slow cooker to Low and cook for at least 8 hours. Remove bay leaf and discard. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 675.6 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

ARROZ ROJO (MEXICAN RED RICE)



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Authentic Mexican red rice. Easy to make! Use a different chile if you want milder or hotter rice.

Provided by Paulette

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Roma (plum tomatoes), cored
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 ¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup canned tomato sauce
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 sprigs fresh cilantro
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Grate tomatoes into a bowl using a box grater; discard tomato skins.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion until translucent, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic into onion and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir rice into onion mixture and cook, stirring often, until rice is lightly toasted, about 3 more minutes. Stir grated tomato, chicken broth, and tomato sauce into the rice. Bring mixture to a boil.
  • Mix in jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and salt; reduce heat to low. Cover skillet and simmer until rice has absorbed the liquid, about 15 minutes. Do not lift the cover while the rice is cooking.
  • Turn off heat and let rice stand covered for 8 minutes. Fluff with a fork before transferring rice to a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 108.7 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

EMERIL'S NEW ORLEANS-STYLE RED BEANS AND RICE



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"Oh yeah, this is it!" - are the words my husband declared when he tried this recipe for red beans and rice. He was craving New Orleans-style red beans and rice and I had never made it before- so this is the recipe I searched for and tried and it was delicious!! The kids thought it was great too. I only made a few small changes to Emeril's, like adding more sausage than the recipe called for and letting a smoked ham hock cook with the beans for the first two hours..other than that everything is the same. This is not a quick meal, but great for a lazy day at home.

Provided by lisar

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 smoked ham hock
12 ounces smoked sausage, cut cross-wise into 1/4 thick slices
1 lb dried red beans or 1 lb red kidney beans, rinsed, sorted, soaked overnight and drained
3 tablespoons garlic, chopped
10 cups water
steamed rice

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over med-high heat. Sauté the onions, bell pepper, celery, salt, cayenne, black pepper and thyme for about 5 minutes. Add the bay leaves, ham and sausage and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes
  • Add the beans, garlic and 10 cups water to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and simmered uncovered, stirring occasionally for about 2 hours.
  • Add more water if the mixture becomes dry and thick.
  • After about 2 hours of initial cooking use a wooden spoon to mash about half of the mixture against the side of pot.
  • Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about another hour or until the mixture is creamy and the beans are soft.
  • Add more water if it becomes too thick. The mixture should be soupy but not watery.
  • Remove the bay leaves and serve with steamed rice.

RED BEANS AND RICE



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Every Monday, you can find a pot of red beans and rice cooking in someone's kitchen in New Orleans. The food writer and New Orleans bon vivant Pableaux Johnson's house is no exception. The dish, an easy meal from when people used to reserve Monday to do the wash, was once made with the pork bone left over from Sunday supper. In this version, Mr. Johnson strongly encourages the use of hand-made Louisiana Andouille, but smoked sausage will do.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     side dish

Time 6h30m

Yield About 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 pound dried red beans (preferably New Orleans Camelia brand)
1 pound Andouille sausage, sliced 1/2-inch thick (smoked sausage can also be used)
4 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium onions, finely diced
1 large rib celery, finely diced
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried basil
3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 bunch fresh green onions, chopped
Cooked white long-grain rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cover beans in water and soak for at least 4 hours or overnight. (Water should cover beans by at least an inch.)
  • In a large, heavy pot, brown sausage in 1 tablespoon of oil until slightly crisp. Add remaining oil, then the garlic and onions. Sauté over medium heat until onions become transparent and limp. Add celery and bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Pour soaked beans and water into the pot and bring to a simmer. Add black pepper, cayenne, salt and all herbs except parsley.
  • Cook until beans are softened, about 11/2 to 2 hours. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Fifteen minutes before serving, remove 1 cup of beans to a bowl and, using a fork, mash them and stir back into the pot to enhance the creamy texture of the dish. Add parsley and green onions. Simmer about 15 minutes, taste and adjust seasoning, and add up to 1 cup more water if beans seem too thick. Remove bay leaves. Serve over white long-grain rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 317, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 324 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RED BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon Neelys Dry Rub
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (12-ounce) cans red beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups chicken stock
2 bay leaves
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups long-grain rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onion, celery, green bell pepper, and garlic until tender. Add the smoked sausage, Neelys Dry Rub, thyme, salt and pepper. Saute for about 5 minutes then add the red beans, chicken stock and bay leaves. Let simmer uncovered on low for 1 1/2 hours. Stirring occasionally and adding water, if necessary.
  • While the beans are cooking add all the ingredients for the rice to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cover and let cook for 15 minutes. Once the rice is cooked, let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with the red beans.

MEXICAN RED RICE (ARROZ ROJO)



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup long grain white rice
1/3 cup finely chopped white onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 serrano chile
1 fresh cilantro sprig

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, heat the vegetable oil on medium-high heat. Add the rice, onions and garlic. Saute until the rice has an opaque color and is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, tomato paste and salt. Mix well to incorporate evenly. Then add in the chile and cilantro sprig. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until rice is ready, about 30 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

POPEYE'S® RED BEANS & RICE RECIPE - (3.8/5)



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Provided by Thom7747

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cans (16-ounce) red kidney beans
3/4 pound smoked ham hocks
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lard
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 cups long-grain white rice, cooked and drained

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.

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE RED BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 pound boiled ham cut, into 1/2-inch cubes
6 ounces smoked sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices (1 cup)
1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and sorted through, soaked overnight and drained
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
8 to 10 cups water
Steamed rice

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onions, bell peppers, celery, salt, cayenne, black pepper and thyme for about 5 minutes. Add the bay leaves, ham and sausage and saute for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the beans, garlic, and enough water to cover the contents in the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for about 2 hours. Add more water if the mixture becomes dry and thick. Use a wooden spoon to mash about half of the mixture against the side pf the pot. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the mixture is creamy and the beans are soft. Add more water if it becomes too thick. The mixture should be soupy but not watery. Remove the bay leaves and serve with steamed white rice.

CHARLESTON RED RICE



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This is pure southern soul food. Its been made for generations in my family since the early 1900's. Every area of the south has a version of red rice but I saw that Zaar did not have a recipe quite like this one. I cannot get enough of this southern delight and thought you might like it as well.

Provided by Recipe Baroness

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 medium onions, diced fine
1 bell pepper, diced fine
2 teaspoons salt
2 -3 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 lb bacon, fried and grease held aside
1 lb smoked beef sausage
3 cups water
2 cups raw long grain rice
2 tablespoons black pepper

Steps:

  • Fry bacon and remove from the pan:.
  • Saute'onions and peppers in the bacon grease;.
  • Add tomato paste water salt sugar and pepper.
  • Cook uncovered slowly about 5 minutes and then add the rice another 5 minutes until mixture is bubbly then pour into the top section of a rice steamer or you can use a very large Pyrex dish.
  • Pour mixture in and add the sausage and crumble up the bacon and mix into the rice mixture.
  • Cover and bake for 35- 45 minutes in a preheated oven at 350 degrees or steam in steamer.
  • I bake it now days but the family recipe says to steam it.

CREOLE RED BEANS AND RICE



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This is a great Creole dish, and this is a good recipe. I usually have a bowl or two when we go to Louisiana. Very filling, and pocketbook friendly. Make sure you have a Louisiana hot sauce on the table so each one can "heat" it up. NOTE: There is a difference between Kidney Beans and Red Beans. The smaller red beans are similar to black beans, in that they never get truly soft. I recommend using Kidney Beans in this recipe.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 18h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (1 lb) package red kidney beans
1 green bell pepper
1 medium onion
4 celery ribs
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons pepper
2 tablespoons creole seasoning
3 garlic cloves
3 quarts water
1 lb smoked sausage
2 cups water
1 cup rice
1 tablespoon margarine

Steps:

  • Soak kidney beans overnight.
  • Pour out water and add 3 quarts fresh water.
  • Chop onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
  • Add to beans.
  • Add salt, pepper and Creole seasoning.
  • Cover and cook on low heat 4 hours.
  • Cut smoked sausage in 1 1/2-inch rounds.
  • Add to beans and cook 45 minutes.
  • Stir beans occasionally while cooking.
  • Rice: Bring 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon margarine to boil.
  • Add 1 cup rice; cover and simmer on low until water steams away.
  • Serve Red Beans over hot, steaming rice.

CAJUN STYLE RED BEAN AND RICE SOUP



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This is a very hearty, spicy soup. Makes for a filling first-course serving.

Provided by Holly

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces bacon, cooked and cubed
1 ½ cups chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
4 bay leaves
6 ounces sliced andouille sausage
1 small smoked ham hock
2 cups dry kidney beans, soaked overnight
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
8 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups cooked rice
6 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

Steps:

  • In a large pot over high heat, heat the oil. Add the bacon and saute for 2 minutes. Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, sausage and ham hock and saute for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the beans and saute for 2 more minutes. Stir in the Cajun-style seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the salt, cover the pot and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the pot to sit, covered, for about 20 minutes. Discard the ham hock.
  • Ladle soup into individual bowls. Top each serving with 1/4 cup rice and 1 tablespoon green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 67.5 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1240.4 mg, Sugar 4 g

VEGETARIAN RED BEANS AND RICE



Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice image

Southern-style dish of red beans to eat over rice. Very good and hearty meal and goes good with cornbread. Great for vegetarians. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Provided by Beth1727

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 3h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

½ pound dried kidney beans, rinsed
½ pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
4 cups water
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with liquid
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimento peppers, drained
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
¼ cup snipped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place beans into a large pot with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Drain and rinse the beans. Return to the pot with broth, garlic, and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, pimentos, green chiles, bell pepper, sweet red pepper, onion, celery, parsley, vinegar, paprika, salt, red pepper flakes, cumin, and hot sauce. Cover and let simmer until beans and vegetables are tender and gravy is thick, about 1 hour. Remove bay leaves. Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 631.4 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right kind of red rice: There are many types of red rice available, so be sure to choose one that is appropriate for the dish you are making. Some popular varieties include Bhutanese red rice, Thai red rice, and Camargue red rice.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking: This will help to remove any dirt or debris from the rice and prevent it from sticking together during cooking.
  • Use the proper ratio of water to rice: The amount of water you use will depend on the type of red rice you are using and the desired consistency of the finished dish. In general, a good starting point is to use 1 1/2 cups of water for every cup of rice.
  • Cook the rice over low heat: This will help to prevent the rice from becoming mushy or overcooked.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving: This will help to separate the grains of rice and make it light and fluffy.

Conclusion:

Red rice is a delicious and nutritious whole grain that can be used in a variety of dishes. With its earthy flavor and slightly chewy texture, red rice is a great choice for pilafs, salads, and stir-fries. It is also a good source of fiber, protein, and iron. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting out, be sure to give red rice a try. You may just find that it is your new favorite grain.

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