Description
Classic Red Beans and Rice is a quintessential Louisiana dish that combines rich flavors and comforting textures into a satisfying meal. This hearty one-pot wonder features tender red beans simmered with smoked meats and aromatic spices, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for family gatherings or meal prepping, this recipe celebrates Southern tradition while offering versatility in serving options. Whether you enjoy it as a main dish or alongside cornbread and collard greens, its robust taste is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb dried red beans
- 1 ham bone (or ham hocks)
- 14 oz andouille sausage, sliced
- ½ lb smoked ham, cubed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
- Spices: thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper
- Steamed white rice for serving
Instructions
- Soak the beans overnight in water.
- In a large stock pot, combine soaked beans, ham bone, bay leaves, and water; bring to a simmer.
- In a skillet, brown the sausage and cubed ham over medium-high heat for about 8–10 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and jalapenos; sauté until softened.
- Stir in diced tomato, garlic, mustard, vinegar, salt, thyme seeds, black pepper, and cayenne; cook until heated through.
- Transfer the mixture to the stock pot with beans; stir gently and simmer uncovered for approximately three hours.
- Smash some beans against the pot side ten minutes before finishing to thicken the dish.
- Remove bones and bay leaves; serve hot over rice with scallions and hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg