HEALTHY RED BEANS AND RICE

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If you want real Cajun, you have to try red beans and rice. Often, this simple dish is loaded with fat and sodium. Try this reworked recipe that everyone loves! No one will ever know it's the 'healthy' version! My daughters LOVE this!

Provided by Dale Tadlock

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 9h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried red beans
2 quarts hot water
1 pound smoked turkey sausage, cut into chunks
1 cup finely chopped onions
½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
½ cup finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Put red beans in a large pot with enough water to cover by several inches. Soak 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain and rinse beans. Pour hot water into the pot. Add beans, sausage, onions, bell pepper, celery, cayenne pepper, salt, and bay leaf to the pot; stir. Place pot over medium heat, put a cover on the pot, and cook, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking at a simmer until the beans are tender, about 30 minutes more. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 19.8 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 872.4 mg, Sugar 6 g

davia dean
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I'm not a huge fan of red beans, but this recipe made me a believer. The beans were so creamy and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Jaze Rajpoot
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This dish is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special.


A M
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This is my new favorite red beans and rice recipe. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Tisa Paul
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I've never made red beans and rice before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


Jay Oma
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This was so good! I will definitely be making this again.


Dryti Goldman
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy red beans and rice dish.


Reya Gallegos
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. It's also very budget-friendly.


Desiree Douglas
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but this recipe made me change my mind. The beans were so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Allan Gamu
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it.


dambar kumari rai
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I've tried many red beans and rice recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are incredible and the dish is so hearty and satisfying.


clayton anstey
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I loved this recipe! The red beans were so creamy and the rice was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a delicious and easy meal.


ItsThEhsan
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This dish was so easy to make and it tasted great! I will definitely be making it again.


Debra Wilson
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This is my go-to recipe for red beans and rice. It's simple, flavorful, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Princess Tshuma
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and beans.


Kim Namiya
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This was a great recipe! It was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Muhmmad Qayyum
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I'm not a huge fan of red beans and rice, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jocelyn Jocson
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This dish turned out amazing! The red beans were perfectly cooked and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the bell peppers and celery, which gave it a nice crunch and extra flavor.