Ingredients for Awesome Red Beans And Rice
- 1 pound dried red kidney beans
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic
- 8 cups fresh water
- 1 pound Andouille sausage (or other smoked sausage)
- hot steamed rice, for serving
- 1 box Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 1 stick (½ cup) melted butter
- 1 extra large egg
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How to Make Awesome Red Beans And Rice
- Rinse 1 pound of kidney beans and place them in a large pot. Add 8 cups of water, bring to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to low, cover, and let sit for 1 hour.
- Drain the water and add 8 cups of fresh water to the pot.
- Chop 1 medium onion, 1 green bell pepper, 2 stalks celery, and 4 cloves of garlic.
- Add the chopped vegetables to the beans.
- Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt, and 1 teaspoon of Creole seasoning.
- Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally and mashing the beans against the sides of the pot to create a creamy texture.
- Slice 1 pound of andouille sausage (or your favorite smoked sausage) into 1/4-inch pieces and add to the beans.
- Cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve the red beans over hot, steamed rice.
- For the Jiffy Cornbread (optional, but highly recommended!): Prepare a box of Jiffy corn muffin mix according to package directions, but add 1 stick (1/2 cup) of melted butter and 1 extra large egg for extra richness.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
43 g
Sugar
10g
Fat
35g
Carbs
7g
