Best 7 Sonyas Red Beans And Rice Recipes

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Sonya's Red Beans and Rice is a cherished dish that has been passed down through generations, capturing the hearts of food enthusiasts everywhere. This hearty and flavorful creation is a perfect blend of soulful flavors and wholesome ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need to craft the perfect pot of Sonya's Red Beans and Rice. From selecting the finest beans to mastering the art of creating a rich and flavorful sauce, this in-depth exploration will guide you through each step of the process, ensuring a delicious and authentic culinary experience that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SUNNY'S EASY RED BEANS AND RICE



Sunny's Easy Red Beans and Rice image

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.

SONYA'S RED BEANS AND RICE



Sonya's Red Beans and Rice image

This is the best red beans recipe I have found. Serve over rice.

Provided by shallen3

Categories     Pork Recipes

Time 10h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound dried red beans
½ pound ham hock
1 tablespoon salt
4 cups water, or as needed
3 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 bunch green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 dashes hot sauce
2 pounds smoked sausage, sliced

Steps:

  • Place red beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • Combine beans, ham hock, and salt in a stockpot; pour in enough water to cover. Bring bean mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are softened, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Stir onion, green bell pepper, parsley, tomato sauce, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce into bean mixture. Cover stockpot and cook until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Mix sausage into bean mixture and cook for another 45 minutes. Remove ham hock before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1419.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

SONYA'S RED BEANS AND RICE



Sonya's Red Beans and Rice image

This is the best red beans recipe I have found. Serve over rice.

Provided by shallen3

Categories     Pork Recipes

Time 10h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound dried red beans
½ pound ham hock
1 tablespoon salt
4 cups water, or as needed
3 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 bunch green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 dashes hot sauce
2 pounds smoked sausage, sliced

Steps:

  • Place red beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • Combine beans, ham hock, and salt in a stockpot; pour in enough water to cover. Bring bean mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are softened, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Stir onion, green bell pepper, parsley, tomato sauce, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce into bean mixture. Cover stockpot and cook until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Mix sausage into bean mixture and cook for another 45 minutes. Remove ham hock before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1419.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

SONYA'S RED BEANS AND RICE



Sonya's Red Beans and Rice image

This is the best red beans recipe I have found. Serve over rice.

Provided by shallen3

Categories     Pork Recipes

Time 10h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound dried red beans
½ pound ham hock
1 tablespoon salt
4 cups water, or as needed
3 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 bunch green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 dashes hot sauce
2 pounds smoked sausage, sliced

Steps:

  • Place red beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • Combine beans, ham hock, and salt in a stockpot; pour in enough water to cover. Bring bean mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are softened, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Stir onion, green bell pepper, parsley, tomato sauce, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce into bean mixture. Cover stockpot and cook until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Mix sausage into bean mixture and cook for another 45 minutes. Remove ham hock before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1419.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

LORA'S RED BEANS & RICE



Lora's Red Beans & Rice image

My dear mother-in-law passed this simple recipe to me. With meats, beans and savory veggies that simmer all day, it's tasty, easy and economical, too! -Carol Simms, Madison, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 8h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) dried kidney beans (about 2-1/2 cups)
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (about 1 pound)
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked andouille chicken sausage links or flavor of choice, sliced
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large bowl; add cool water to cover. Soak overnight., Drain beans, discarding water; rinse with cool water. Place beans in a greased 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in ham, sausage, vegetables, pepper sauce, garlic and salt. Add water to cover by 1 in., Cook, covered, on low, until beans are tender, 8-9 hours. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 906mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SONYA'S RED BEANS AND RICE



Sonya's Red Beans and Rice image

This is the best red beans recipe I have found. Serve over rice.

Provided by shallen3

Categories     Pork Recipes

Time 10h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound dried red beans
½ pound ham hock
1 tablespoon salt
4 cups water, or as needed
3 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 bunch green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 dashes hot sauce
2 pounds smoked sausage, sliced

Steps:

  • Place red beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • Combine beans, ham hock, and salt in a stockpot; pour in enough water to cover. Bring bean mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are softened, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Stir onion, green bell pepper, parsley, tomato sauce, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce into bean mixture. Cover stockpot and cook until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Mix sausage into bean mixture and cook for another 45 minutes. Remove ham hock before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1419.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

SONYA'S RED BEANS AND RICE



Sonya's Red Beans and Rice image

This is the best red beans recipe I have found. Serve over rice.

Provided by shallen3

Categories     Pork Recipes

Time 10h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound dried red beans
½ pound ham hock
1 tablespoon salt
4 cups water, or as needed
3 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 bunch green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 dashes hot sauce
2 pounds smoked sausage, sliced

Steps:

  • Place red beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • Combine beans, ham hock, and salt in a stockpot; pour in enough water to cover. Bring bean mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are softened, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Stir onion, green bell pepper, parsley, tomato sauce, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce into bean mixture. Cover stockpot and cook until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Mix sausage into bean mixture and cook for another 45 minutes. Remove ham hock before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1419.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to reduce the cooking time and makes them 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 base: The base of your red beans and rice is what will give it its flavor. Use a flavorful broth or stock, and add some aromatics like onions, garlic, and celery.
  • Season the beans well: Don't be afraid to season your beans well. Add some salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning to taste.
  • Cook the beans until they are tender: The beans should be tender but not mushy. This usually takes about 1-2 hours. If you have to add more broth during cooking, use a flavorful broth or stock.
  • Serve the beans and rice with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for red beans and rice include green onions, chopped parsley, hot sauce, and cornbread.

Conclusion:

Red beans and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a pot of red beans and rice that is flavorful and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give red beans and rice a try!

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