Description
Red beans and rice is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy red beans with fluffy rice for a dish that warms your heart and soul. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, bursting with rich flavors and vibrant colors. Whether served as a main course or side dish, it’s sure to become a family favorite, inviting everyone to gather around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried red beans (or 2 cans, drained)
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Soak dried beans overnight; drain.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in soaked beans (or canned), cumin, and smoked paprika.
- Pour in broth and bring to a boil; reduce to simmer for 45 minutes (20 minutes for canned).
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve red beans over rice, garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg