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Red Beans & Rice with Andouille Sausage

Red Beans & Rice with Andouille Sausage

A Louisiana classic! Smoky, savory, and soul-warming—this red bean stew with spicy sausage and fluffy rice hits every comfort note.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine Cajun, Creole, Southern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 oz Andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans red kidney beans 15 oz each, drained
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • salt & black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 2: Stir in garlic and sliced Andouille sausage. Cook until sausage is browned and fragrant, about 5 more minutes.
  • Step 3: Add drained red beans, chicken broth, smoked paprika, cayenne, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 4: Serve hot over white rice. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra black pepper if desired.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, mash a few beans in the pot before serving to thicken the stew. Try using smoked turkey sausage or a dash of hot sauce for variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 840mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 20mg
Keyword andouille sausage, Louisiana comfort food, red beans and rice
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