Red Beans and Rice
We are about 2 hours (in traffic) from the center of New Orleans… that alone should qualify me as a great Red Beans and Rice maker. 😉 You would not believe how easy it is to get a good bowl of red beans and rice!
Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
This is such a simple and delicious recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 pound of dried light red kidney beans
- 1 pound pork sausage links of choice sliced
- 2.5 cups of white rice
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Red Pepper optional
Instructions
Cook the red beans according to the directions on the package adding seasonings to taste.
During the last hour of cooking, add in your sausage.
Serve over rice. I add 1/2 stick butter and some salt to my rice while cooking.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 260Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 428mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 14g
Dan
Friday 17th of February 2012
I love the idea of the sausage in there. I think I might add some beer in there as well and let it cook down.
Debbie Welchert
Friday 17th of February 2012
I can't wait to try this recipe. I have been looking for a good Beans and Rice recipe.