Best 9 Spicy Italian Red Beans And Rice Recipes

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Spicy Italian Red Beans and Rice is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the hearty goodness of red beans with the bold flavors of Italian cuisine. This one-pot meal is easy to make and is a great way to use up leftover rice. With its vibrant color, delicious aroma, and satisfying taste, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY RED BEANS AND RICE



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These beans smell so good when they are cooking and the results are a tasty, New Orleans style red beans and rice. I have tried several recipes but this one is easier than the others I've tried with an excellent result. Serve with cornbread or corn muffins and your meal is complete. Recipe is from Taste of Home magazine.

Provided by Anita Harris

Categories     Cajun

Time 4h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb dried red kidney beans
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 quart water
1 large smoked ham hock
2 -3 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Sort and rinse beans.
  • In a large Dutch oven or kettle, place all ingredients except parsley and rice.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered for 3-4 hours or until beans are tender.
  • Stir occasionally, adding water as needed to make a thick gravy.
  • Just before serving remove bay leaves and stir in parsley.
  • Serve over rice.

SPICY RED BEANS AND RICE



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I guess I'm one of those women "who have moved from the country in body but not in heart"! Although I'm an attorney in a large city, my parents are ranchers. And, since they once grew rice, that's a staple of my cooking. Because of my busy schedule, I like dishes like this that can be easily reheated throughout the week. This was actually a soup recipe when I first found it. I needed a side dish, however, so I simply reduced the amount of water.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 3h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound dry red kidney beans
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 quart water
1 large smoked ham hock
2 to 2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Cooked rice

Steps:

  • Sort and rinse beans. In a large Dutch oven or kettle, place all ingredients except parsley and rice. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, 3 to 4 hours or until beans are tender. Stir occasionally, adding water as needed to make a thick gravy. Just before serving, remove bay leaves and stir in parsley. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SPICY VEGETARIAN RED BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 14h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 pound dried red beans, sorted through for stones
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 medium carrots, peeled, 1/2-inch dice
2 celery stalks, 1/2-inch dice
1 large sweet onion, 1/2-inch dice
1 medium red bell pepper, 1/2-inch dice
Freshly ground black pepper
6 cups lightly packed torn kale leaves, ribs removed
2 canned chipotle chilies in adobo, minced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from canned chipotles)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or as needed
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt
Hot sauce, such as Tabasco
4 cups steamed long-grain white rice
1/4 cup sliced green onion, for garnish
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a large bowl. Cover with water and soak overnight. Rinse and drain.
  • Set a large heavy saucepan (Dutch oven works well) over medium heat. Add the oil and saute the garlic, carrots, celery, onions and bell peppers, about 5 minutes. Season with pepper (do not add salt at this stage or the beans will get tough while cooking). Add the red beans, kale leaves, chipotles and sauce,Worcestershire, smoked paprika, onion powder, thyme, oregano and cayenne. Stir well to combine everything, and then add the bay leaves and 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the bean mixture thickens, about 1 1/2 hours. Add more water as it cooks if necessary. Season well with salt once the beans are tender.
  • When done, remove the bay leaves. Then carefully ladle out about 1 cup of the bean mixture into a food processor and puree (or mash with a fork). Return the puree to the pan, taste and season again with salt and black pepper. Add hot sauce to taste at this stage.
  • Serve the red beans on top of steamed white rice and garnish with sliced scallions and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

SPICY ITALIAN RED BEANS AND RICE



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Categories     Beef     Tomato     Dinner     Buffet

Yield 5 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces Italian Sausage (hot or sweet), removed from casing
1/2 C. Chopped Onion
1/2 C. Each chopped green & red bell pepper
2 tsps. minced garlic
1 Can red kidney beans, undrained
1 Can pinto beans, undrained
1 can (11 1/8 ounces) condensed Italian tomato soup
1/2 cup salsa (mild or hot)
5 C. hot cooked rice
1/4 cup sliced Scallions

Steps:

  • 1. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up chunks. Drain off Fat. 2. Add onion, green and red pepper and garlic. Cook 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. 3. Stir in beans, soup and salsa. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot and flavors have blended. 4. Spoon over rice. Top 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

SPICY ITALIAN RED BEANS AND RICE



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Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup kidney beans, undrained
1 cup pinto bean, undrained
1 cup Italian tomato soup or tomato soup
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup salsa, medium

Steps:

  • Brown sausage and drain. Add onion, peppers and garlic. Cook until tender. Stir in beans, soup and salsa. At home, reduce to low and simmer 15 minutes. In camp, prepare in a Dutch oven. Cover and set the Dutch in the firepan with 6-8 briquets underneath and 14-16 on the lid and cook for about 15 minutes. Spoon over cooked rice.Spiced with More Tall Tales - Meats

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

ITALIAN STYLE RICE AND BEANS



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Make and share this Italian Style Rice and Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Rice

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can bush's best cannellini or 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can bush's best great northern beans, drained and rinsed
2/3 cup instant rice
1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon dry basil
fresh pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in medium saucepan.
  • Cook 3-4 minutes, covered, over medium-high heat.
  • Uncover pan and continue cooking 2-3 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  • Dish is slightly saucy when completely cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.6, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 153.4, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 6.7

JESSICA'S RED BEANS AND RICE



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My company had a Mardi Gras party and I wanted to make a flavorful red beans and rice recipe that everyone would love!

Provided by kingdombeyond

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1 onion, chopped, divided
1 green bell pepper, chopped, divided
1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced, divided
2 cups water
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon salt-free garlic and herb seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash®)
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
3 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
salt to taste
3 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Combine sausage, half the onion, half the green bell pepper, half the jalapeno pepper, water, chicken bouillon, garlic and herb seasoning, Cajun seasoning blend, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf in a large stockpot; Bring to boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Mix kidney beans, tomatoes, remaining onion, remaining green bell pepper, and remaining jalapeno pepper into the sausage mixture; season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until kidney bean mixture is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup cooked rice into 6 serving bowls; top with kidney bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.9 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 50.9 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 15.7 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 2086.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

SPICY BEANS 'N' RICE



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Savory Cajun flavor zips up this quick skillet dish that's loaded with beans, tomatoes, rice and seasonings. "It's delicious served with corn bread muffins," notes Ranae Jones from Fort Rucker, Alabama.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
2-1/2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, cayenne and fennel seed. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Stir in the beans. Cover and simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until beans are heated through. Serve with rice.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 888mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Organic and locally-sourced ingredients are ideal.
  • Rinse the red beans thoroughly before cooking to remove any impurities.
  • Soak the red beans overnight in cold water to reduce 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 in your red beans and rice. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the red beans. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Season the dish to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a bit of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
  • Serve the red beans and rice with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include green onions, cilantro, sour cream, and hot sauce.

Conclusion:

Spicy Italian Red Beans and Rice is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bold flavors and simple ingredients, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

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