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Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Red Beans And Rice Recipe
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If you’re searching for comfort food that warms both the heart and soul, this Red Beans and Rice Recipe is your answer. A classic in Southern cuisine, this dish combines tender red beans simmered in a robust vegetable broth with flavorful sausage, creating a hearty meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Easy to prepare and even better as leftovers, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table. The delightful aromas wafting through your kitchen will have everyone eagerly awaiting their first bite of this satisfying dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound dry red beans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 to 14 ounces smoked turkey sausage (or plant-based sausage)
  • ½ tablespoon butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 6 to 7 cups low sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh green onions (plus more for garnish)
  • 1½ cups long grain brown rice or white rice (cooked according to package directions)

Instructions

  1. Soak the dry red beans overnight in water.
  2. In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, heat olive oil and brown the sausage slices. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, melt butter and sauté onions for 3 minutes. Add celery and bell peppers; cook until tender. Stir in garlic.
  4. Add seasonings and vegetable broth; scrape bottom of the pot to incorporate flavors.
  5. Drain and rinse soaked beans; add to the pot along with browned sausage.
  6. Toss in bay leaves, bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 1½ to 2 hours.
  7. Mash some of the beans after cooking for a creamy texture; adjust consistency with additional broth if needed.
  8. Stir in fresh parsley and green onions before serving over cooked rice.

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