Monday Night Red Beans & Rice

Monday Night Red Beans & Rice

So rich, smooth, tasty! Beans are cooked perfectly. Exquisitely tender accompanied by rice and flavorful andouille sausage! 

I've prepared this at least 10 times. At times, I adhere strictly to the recipe, while at other moments, I tend to be a bit more liberal with the vegetables. It's "Absolutely Delicious" every time; my family enjoys it, and just a small dash of Frank's Red Hot sauce enhances the flavors wonderfully. We appreciate this easy and healthy recipe; it’s one of our favorites. 

I have a certain fondness for Louisiana. I’m not sure if it’s the beignets and the powdered sugar I get on my pants or the traditional red beans and rice, but I continually find myself coming back to this state. 

We returned last week, and I’m eager for another journey back. However, until that time comes, I’ll prepare the creamiest (and fastest) red beans and rice every. single. day. 

Hints and strategies for achievement 

Utilize small red beans or kidney beans. Here, soaking dry beans is unnecessary. Using canned red beans (or kidney beans) helps this recipe come together quickly, making it a real weeknight savior. 

Crush the beans. Complete the dish by mashing approximately 1 cup of the softened beans set aside from the pot – this is what gives the red beans and rice its thick and velvety creamy texture. 

Turn it into a vegetarian option. For our vegetarian friends, replace the andouille sausage with plant-based sausage and use vegetable stock in place of chicken stock. 

Accompany with cornbread. Accompany with a portion of rice and a piece of cornbread, an ideal combination. 

What to pair with red beans and rice 

Buttermilk Cornbread Simple Instant Pot BBQ Ribs Slow Cooker Creamed Corn Zucchini Cakes Flaky Mile High Scones Utensils 

Required for This Recipe Casserole pot Dutch oven 

Red Beans and Rice: Frequently Asked Questions

Is it necessary to soak my beans overnight? 

Nope! An overnight or quick soak is unnecessary in this case. This is a very fast recipe that utilizes canned red beans – ideal for times when you lack the time to soak dry beans. 

Which type of canned red beans is the best? 

We suggest utilizing small red beans or kidney beans.

Is there an alternative I can use instead of the andouille sausage? 

Traditionally, red beans and rice is made with spicy andouille sausage, but you can replace it with any sausage (like kielbasa) that you prefer. 

What is the spice level of red beans and rice? 

The spice level can be made mild by using mild andouille sausage and leaving out the hot sauce. 

You can freeze the leftovers without the rice (to prevent them from becoming mushy) in single freezer bags, thaw overnight, and reheat on the stove, adding freshly made rice when serving

Fixings

• 1 1/2 pounds dried red or kidney beans (absorbed water 4 hours or short-term, Camellia brand liked)
• 1 pound smoked frankfurter or andouille, cut into 1/4 inch adjusts
• 6 cloves new garlic, finely minced
• 2 medium onions, cut into fine dice
• 1 medium chime peppers, cleaved
• 1 ribs celery, diced fine
• 4 Tbs. olive or vegetable oil (for saute)
• Spices and flavors:
• 3 straight leaves
• 1 teaspoon dark pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper
• 2 teaspoon dried basil
• 3/4 teaspoon scoured sage
• 2 teaspoon salt (then to taste)
• 4 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 bundle new green onions, hacked

Headings

Brown the wiener shortly of oil until quite fresh. Saute garlic and onion in olive oil and oil blend until onions get "sluggish" . Add celery and chime pepper and saute for 5 minutes. Pour the splashed beans and water into the sauté, then stew until beans relax (typically 1 1/2 - 2 hours). You can likewise utilize canned beans to save time, yet assuming that you do, cut back on the additional salt. Add peppers and dried spices, fitting the zest as you would prefer.

Fifteen minutes prior to serving, eliminate one cup of beans. Utilizing a fork, pound them in a bowl, then, at that point, return to the pot - - this will upgrade the velvety surface of the eventual outcome. Add parsley and green onions. Stew around 15 minutes, calibrate flavors, and serve over rice.

Serves 10 on a Monday. Cool. Appreciate it !

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