Louisiana Beans And Rice Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 2 hours
🕒 Prep Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
Description:
This Louisiana-style Beans and Rice recipe is a classic Cajun dish that bursts with flavor and spices, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or whenever you’re craving some hearty comfort food with a kick of spice. While traditionally prepared by soaking beans overnight, this recipe offers a quicker alternative for those moments when time is of the essence.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound dried beans (any variety you prefer), soaked overnight and drained
- 6 cups water
- 2 onions, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup brown rice
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
- Additional chili powder and cumin, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare the Beans: In a large pot, combine the soaked and drained beans with 6 cups of water, diced onions, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. |
| 2 | Initial Boil: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for about 12 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. |
| 3 | Simmer the Beans: After the initial boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the beans simmer gently for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften. |
| 4 | Add Remaining Ingredients: Once the beans are partially cooked, add in the diced green pepper, chili powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly mixed. |
| 5 | Continue Simmering: Allow the beans to simmer uncovered for an additional 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until they are tender and the liquid has thickened to your desired consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. |
| 6 | Cook the Rice: While the beans are simmering, prepare the brown rice according to the package instructions. |
| 7 | Serve: Once the beans are cooked to perfection and the liquid has thickened, it’s time to serve. Spoon the flavorful beans over a bed of cooked brown rice, garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh pop of color, and sprinkle with additional chili powder and cumin if desired for extra flavor. Serve hot and enjoy the delicious Cajun goodness! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 489.4
- Fat: 3.6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 644mg
- Carbohydrates: 100.4g
- Fiber: 10.6g
- Sugar: 6g
- Protein: 15.5g
Keywords:
Beans, Cajun, Creole, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Spicy, Weeknight, Stove Top, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
🌶🍚🥫 Enjoy the bold flavors of Louisiana with this soul-warming Beans and Rice recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite!
