Cajun
Red Beans and Rice
A popular cajun home-style dish with red beans, rice, smoked sausage, well suited for a family weekly menu.
Time90 min
Servings5
Calories240 kcal
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- red kidney beans400 g
- rice300 g
- smoked sausage250 g
- onion1 pcs
- celery2 stalks
- bell pepper1 pcs
- cajun spices1 tbsp
- parsley15 g
- bay leaf2 pcs
- paprika1 tsp
- garlic2 cloves
- broth500 ml
Instructions
1
Soak dried beans overnight, then boil until tender, or use canned beans.
2
Finely chop onion, celery, and pepper and saute until soft.
3
Add garlic, smoked paprika, bay leaf, and sausage or ham if included.
4
Add the beans with some broth or water and simmer for 20-30 minutes until thick.
5
Cook the rice separately until fluffy.
6
Serve the beans over rice, sprinkled with spring onion or parsley.