Red Beans and Rice
By Kquicksall
Rate this recipe
4.1/5
(7 Votes)
1 Picture
Ingredients
- canola or olive oil, for cooking
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 lb (454 g) fully cooked sausage, such as kielbasa, sliced (optional)
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 red or yellow pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves, crushed or chopped
- 4 cups (1 L) cooked red kidney beans, or 2 19 oz (540 mL) cans, drained
- 4-5 plum tomatoes, chopped, or 1 14 oz (398 mL) can diced or stewed tomatoes
- 1-2 tsp. (5-10 mL) Cajun or Creole seasoning
- steamed rice, for serving
Details
Servings 4
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 60mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add the onion and sausage and sauté for about 10 minutes, until the onion starts to turn golden. Add the celery, red pepper and garlic and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes and Cajun or Creole seasoning, bring to a simmer, turn the heat down, cover and cook for about an hour, until nice and thick.
Double recipe for more people
Review this recipe