LEAN RED BEANS AND RICE

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Categories     Bean     Pork     Side     Low Fat     Mardi Gras     Pork Chop     Sausage     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup red beans
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 large onion,chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces boneless smoked pork chops, well trimmed, diced
4 ounces andouille sausage,* diced (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 1/2 cups water
Steamed rice
*A smoked pork and beef sausage, available at specialty food stores. Smoked bratwurst, kielbasa or smoked Hungarian sausage can be substituted.

Steps:

  • Soak beans in water to cover overnight.
  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in pork chops, sausage, thyme and cayenne; sauté 2 minutes. Add beans and 3 1/2 cups water. Simmer over low heat until beans are creamy, about 1 1/2 hours. Serve with steamed rice.

A Karrit
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This dish was a little bland for my taste.


Selenica Sairos
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I would give this recipe 10 stars if I could.


Noob Boy
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This is my go-to recipe for red beans and rice. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Yara Omar
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Meh.


Yuki Midnight
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Prabod Kalpitha
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Not a fan of the texture of the beans.


Abdulrahman Khan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've even made it for my friends and they all loved it.


Lyric McNeil
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Just ok.


AMIR SALMAN
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This was a delicious and satisfying meal. The beans and rice were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Jackie Nakangu
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover ham or sausage.


Nuwasasira Rimstone
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A bit too spicy for my taste but the flavors were on point!


David DeLeon
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The red beans were tender and creamy and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Islam Nabi
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This is the best red beans and rice recipe I've ever tried. The beans were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again!