Louisiana Red Beans and Rice: A Cozy One-Pot Delight

Enjoy the rich, smoky flavors of Louisiana Red Beans and Rice, a comforting dish perfect for gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 380

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beans

1 cup Dried Red Kidney Beans Soak overnight
2 Bay Leaves Remove before serving

For the Sausage

1 lb Smoked Sausage (Turkey or Beef) Adds depth of flavor

For the Vegetables

1 medium Onion Regular or yellow
1 Green Bell Pepper Essential for flavor
2 stalks Celery
3 cloves Garlic Minced

For Seasoning

1 tbsp Dried Thyme Or fresh thyme
1 tbsp Smoked Paprika Increase for more flavor
1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

For Cooking

4 cups Water or Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Broth recommended
2 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Look for vegetarian alternative if necessary

For Serving

4 cups Cooked White Rice Brown rice or cauliflower rice for low-carb
to taste Green Onions For garnish
to taste Hot Sauce For garnish

Equipment

Large bowl
Large pot or Dutch oven

Method

Step‑By‑Step Instructions

Soak the beans overnight in water, then drain and rinse before cooking.
In a pot, heat olive oil and brown the sliced smoked sausage for about 5 minutes. Set aside.
Sauté the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery for 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and spices, sauté for another 30 seconds.
Add the drained kidney beans and bay leaves to the pot, along with water or chicken broth. Bring to boil, then simmer for 2 to 3 hours.
Mash some beans against the pot's side for a creamy texture.
Return the sausage to the pot and add Worcestershire sauce, simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Remove bay leaves and serve over cooked rice, garnished with green onions and hot sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This dish can be adapted to be vegetarian or low-carb with rice alternatives and omitted sausage.

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