Red Beans Rice Recipe Soul Food Made Simple

Red Beans Rice Recipe Soul Food Made Simple

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Authentic Southern Red beans and rice recipe just like Momma made Creamy flavorful and easy to make A soul food staple ready in under 3 hours Get the recipe now

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound (450g) dried red kidney beans, rinsed
  • 8 cups (1.9 liters) water or chicken broth, plus more for soaking (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil or bacon grease
  • 1 pound (450g) smoked sausage, such as Andouille or smoked kielbasa, sliced or cubed
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups (600g) long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 6 cups (1.4 liters) water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Chopped green onions (Optional)
  • Hot sauce (Optional)

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