Red Beans and Rice
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6
A hearty and comforting dish of red beans and rice with savory smoked sausage and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Step 2: Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery, and sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Stir in the minced garlic and sliced sausage, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the sausage is slightly browned.
- Step 4: Add the red kidney beans, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, smoked paprika, and bay leaf to the pot, stirring to combine.
- Step 5: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Step 6: Remove the bay leaf and season with salt to taste.
- Step 7: Serve the red beans mixture over cooked white rice and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
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