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Red beans and rice is one of Louisiana’s most beloved comfort foods. Traditionally cooked on Mondays while laundry was being done, this slow-simmered dish fills the house with the smell of smoked sausage, spices, and rich Creole flavor.
Every family in Louisiana has their own version, but the heart of the dish remains the same — red beans, the holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper, and plenty of time to simmer. Served over fluffy white rice, it’s simple food that brings people together.
Ingredients
1 pound dried red kidney beans
1 pound smoked sausage or andouille
1 onion diced
1 green bell pepper diced
2 celery stalks diced
4 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
salt and pepper
6 cups water or chicken broth
Instructions
1. Rinse the red beans and remove any debris. Soak them overnight in water.
2. Slice the smoked sausage into rounds and brown them in a large pot or Dutch oven.
3. In the same pot sauté the onion, celery, and bell pepper until soft.
4. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
5. Add the beans, sausage, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and water.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
7. Cook for about 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally until the beans are creamy. Serve over white rice and garnish with green onions.
Recommended Kitchen Tools
- Cast iron Dutch oven
- Wooden cooking spoon
- Cajun seasoning blend
- Long-grain Louisiana rice
Lagniappe:
Many Louisiana cooks take a ladle of beans near the end of cooking and mash them against the side of the pot before stirring them back in. This naturally thickens the beans and gives red beans and rice that creamy, slow-cooked texture without adding flour or cream.
