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Red Beans And Rice Recipe

A classic Southern dish, Red Beans and Rice combines creamy red beans simmered with spices, served over fluffy rice, perfect for any meal.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: Red Beans, Rice, Southern Cuisine, Comfort Food
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried red beans
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Soak the dried red beans in water overnight.
  • Drain and rinse the beans before cooking.
  • In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper until soft.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Stir in the cumin, paprika, and bay leaf.
  • Add the soaked beans and vegetable broth to the pot.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
  • In a separate pot, cook the rice according to package instructions.
  • Season the beans with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the beans over the cooked rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 10g