Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Louisiana Red Beans and Rice is a soulful dish that embodies the heart of Southern cooking. With creamy red kidney beans simmered in a medley of spices and served over fluffy white rice, this recipe delivers comfort and satisfaction with every bite. Ideal for family dinners or cozy nights in, it’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, making it a favorite for all occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried red kidney beans
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse red kidney beans under cold water until clear. Soak overnight if using dried beans.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and green bell pepper until soft.
- Add minced garlic; cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Mix in rinsed beans, vegetable broth, and Cajun seasoning; stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for one hour.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve bean mixture over rice with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg