Red beans and rice is a classic Louisiana dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day or a hot summer night. The traditional recipe for red beans and rice includes red beans, rice, and the "holy trinity" of onions, celery, and bell peppers. However, there are many different variations of the recipe, and each family has their own special way of making it. Some people like to add sausage, ham, or chicken to their red beans and rice, while others prefer to keep it vegetarian. No matter how you make it, red beans and rice is a surefire hit that will please everyone at the table.
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RED BEANS AND RICE
It took me about 7 years to perfect this recipe. I wanted to make sure it was that amazing! Red beans and rice are a staple in every New Orleans household, even if you're making them from a can. Everybody eats red beans, even if it's not Monday! I make these a little healthier by using turkey sausage and smoked turkey necks, but feel free to use smoked sausage and ham hocks. These red beans are creamy and flavorful and will transport you to New Orleans with each bite.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the smoked turkey neck stock: Place the smoked turkey necks and 2 tablespoons salt in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Drain and return the turkey necks to the pot. Add the bay leaf and cover with 10 cups of water. Bring to a simmer, then keep warm while you prepare the red beans ingredients, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the turkey necks and reserve the stock. Set both aside.
- For the red beans: Heat the oil in an 8-quart heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Stir in the celery, onions and peppers and cook until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the thyme, garlic and bay leaves and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the red beans, smoked turkey sausage, Worcestershire sauce and the reserved turkey necks. Add enough turkey stock to fully cover the beans (about 8 cups) and reserve any remaining stock. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally to keep the beans from sticking, until the beans are tender, and the turkey necks are falling apart, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Uncover the pot, smash some of the beans on the side of the pot with the back of a large metal spoon to make them creamy, then cover and cook for 30 minutes more (see Cook's Note).
- Meanwhile, combine the cayenne, cumin, garlic powder, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon pepper in a small bowl. Combine the green onions and parsley in a small bowl or on your cutting board. Stir the seasoning mixture into the finished beans, taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
- To serve, spoon the beans over a plate of cooked rice. Garnish with the green onions and parsley mixture, sprinkle with hot sauce to taste and serve with garlic bread.
THE VERY BEST RED BEANS AND RICE
After trying many red beans and rice recipes, I've settled on this one. It's one of the best, in my humble opinion, although I am sure it's not super authentic since I use bacon instead of tasso or ham hocks. It's loosely adapted from Emeril's Red Beans and Rice (the non "New Orleans style" recipe) on foodnetwork.com. The original, more authentic recipe can be found here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/red-beans-and-rice-recipe2/index.html
Provided by sbjanda
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 3h
Yield 1 large pot, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cover the beans with ample water and soak overnight. Rinse beans and set aside.
- In a large pot, cook the bacon until done. Remove the bacon slices and set aside to cool. Reserve the bacon grease for the next step.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add yellow onions, celery and green bell peppers. Season with the pepper and cayenne and cook until vegetables start to become translucent, about 5 minutes,.
- Add the bay leaves, parsley and thyme. If you are using fresh andouille, add now and brown (about 4 more minutes). If using smoked (pre-cooked) sausage, wait until step 7.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add water/stock, beans, and reserved bacon (chopped) and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally 1 and a half hours. (Should the beans become too thick and dry, add more water, about 1/4 cup at a time.).
- Add smoked sausage (if not already added in step 3). Adding this later, keeps it from overcooking and getting too tough. Cook another 30 minutes or until beans become tender and start to thicken.
- 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. Cook until the beans are tender and creamy, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add vinegar and stir. Add salt to taste.
- Remove from the heat and serve over rice with green onions as a garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.8, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 28.6, Sodium 826.9, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 19
TREEBEARD'S RED BEANS (AND RICE)
This recipe is quite a favorite at Treebeards' restaurant in Houston. It's posted in response to a request. Cooking time does not include the pre-soak or pre-boil time. To make it South Beach friendly, substitute low fat turkey smoked sausage for the regular smoked sausage, and serve with brown rice.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Stew
Time 2h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sort and wash red beans. In a large soup pot, add 2 qrts cold water and red beans. Let soak overnight. (To speed up the process, you can bring them to a boil, simmer 2 minutes, remove from heat and let stand 1 hour before the next step.) DO NOT DRAIN WATER!
- Add onions, celery, and bell pepper to beans and bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to simmer about 1 1/2 hours, or until beans are soft. DO NOT STIR MORE THAN NECESSARY.
- Stir in seasonings and sausage. Simmer 30 minutes more.
- Meanwhile cook a pot of rice, and serve the beans over the hot cooked rice, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onion.
- Note: Don't stir more than necessary - you don't want mushy beans. If you want thicker beans, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking time, or remove 1/2 cups of the beans and mash them before returning to the pot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.7, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 46.3, Sodium 1620.2, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 16.4
VEGETARIAN RED BEANS AND RICE
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
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
UPTOWN RED BEANS AND RICE
Filling, flavorful and easy to make, this New Orleans-style dish is a Monday night tradition in Louisiana. And the addition of smoked turkey sausage makes it perfect as a delicious meal all by itself, or as a robust side.
Provided by Zatarain's
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Zatarain's®
Time 35m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add sausage; brown on both sides.
- Stir in Rice Mix and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat. Stir in green onions. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1704.4 mg
CLASSIC RED BEANS N RICE
After 25 years in a place where Cajun cooking is common, we've come to rely on this staple menu item. If you've never tried red beans and rice before, I promise you'll like this recipe.-Jackie Turnage, New Iberia, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 2h35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until beans are softened, 1-4 hours., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return to Dutch oven. Add the water, ham hock, bay leaves and onion powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook the beef, onion, salt and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add to bean mixture. Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour. Discard bay leaves., Remove ham hock; allow to cool. Remove meat from bone; discard bone. Cut meat into bite-sized pieces and return to broth. Heat through. Serve with rice and, if desired, top with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh vegetables, flavorful spices, and a rich broth for the best results. Look for smoked sausage with a deep, smoky flavor and tender texture. If you can't find andouille sausage, any other smoked sausage will do.
- Soak the beans: Soaking the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours helps to soften them and reduce cooking time. Make sure to rinse the beans well before cooking.
- Cook the beans separately: Cooking the beans separately from the other ingredients allows you to better control the cooking time and texture. This is especially important if you're using dried beans, as they can take longer to cook.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to distribute heat evenly and prevent scorching. A Dutch oven or large pot works well for this recipe.
- Don't overcook the rice: Rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice will be mushy and unappetizing.
- Season to taste: Taste the red beans and rice as you're cooking and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add more salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, or other spices to your liking.
Conclusion:
This classic Creole dish is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, it's a satisfying and delicious meal that's perfect for any occasion. Serve it with a side of cornbread or coleslaw for a complete meal.
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