Ingredients for Shames Popeye's Red Beans Rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Garlic Clove
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Liquid Smoke
- Sausages
- Turkey Ham
- Red Kidney Beans
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- Thyme
- Fresh Ground Pepper
- Sage
- Cayenne Pepper
- Salt
- Uncooked Rice
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How to Make Shames Popeye's Red Beans Rice
- Prepare rice according to package directions in a rice cooker or on the stovetop.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add 1 pound smoked sausage, casings removed and crumbled (or substitute with 1 cup of your favorite vegetarian crumbles), and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon. Stir in 2 (15-ounce) cans of red kidney beans (rinsed and drained), 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, and 2 cups of water or vegetable broth.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 40 minutes, or until the beans are tender and a flavorful broth has developed.
- Remove the bay leaf. Using a potato masher, partially mash the beans, leaving some whole beans for texture.
- Stir the mashed beans into the remaining mixture.
- Spoon the red beans and rice mixture over cooked rice and serve immediately. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
42 g
Sugar
9g
Fat
20g
Carbs
43g
