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Red Beans and Rice

Smokey ham, spicy Andouille sausage and the trinity of vegetables that are the base of so many great southern dishes are the base of this Red Beans and Rice.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 201kcal

Ingredients  

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 links Andouille Sausage - if precooked, cut to ½" slices
  • 1 cup diced smoked ham
  • 1 medium onion - diced
  • 3 stalks celery - diced
  • 1 green bell pepper - seeded and diced
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic - finely chopped
  • 2 15 oz. cans dark red kidney beans - rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chicken stock - more if you want more sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning - I use Emeril's
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ⅓ cup fresh parsley - chopped
  • hot sauce for serving - *optional
  • 3 cups cooked white rice - approximately 1 ½ cups dry rice

Instructions

  • Cook rice according to your package instructions and leave covered and warm until ready to serve. While the rice is cooking, make your red beans.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan or stock pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and ham, cooking through and browning them. If sausages are whole, cut them into ½" slices once they are almost cooked through.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add onions, peppers and celery. Season with salt and pepper and cook until slightly softened. Add garlic and allow to cook for another 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and warmed up.
  • Add beans, chicken stock, seasonings and vinegar. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Mash about ¼ of the beans to thicken the sauce, if you want to.
  • When you are ready to serve, add the parsley and stir to combine. Serve with rice & hot sauce.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Red Beans and Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
201
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
330
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
223
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
28
g
9
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
644
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
 
24
mg
29
%
Calcium
 
35
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.