Ingredients
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- 1 lb dried red beans
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the red beans overnight then drain and rinse.
- In a large pot, cook sausage slices until browned, then set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until fragrant and tender.
- Add soaked beans, spices, bay leaves, cooked sausage, and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bay leaves, season with salt and pepper, and serve over cooked rice garnished with green onions.
Notes
- Soaking beans reduces cooking time and improves digestion.
- You can substitute smoked sausage with turkey sausage for a healthier option.
- This dish tastes even better when reheated the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Method: Slow-cooked, stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole, Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg