Description
Classic Red Beans and Rice is a quintessential dish from Louisiana that brings together a delightful medley of flavors and textures. This hearty meal is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, featuring creamy red beans simmered with savory andouille sausage, smoked ham, and aromatic spices. With minimal hands-on preparation, you can savor the inviting aroma that fills your kitchen as it cooks. Whether served over fluffy white rice or enjoyed on its own, this comforting dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb dried red beans
- 1 ham bone (or ham hocks)
- 14 oz andouille sausage (smoked, sliced)
- ½ lb smoked ham (cubed)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 jalapeños (finely chopped)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
- Steamed white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water.
- In a large stock pot, combine soaked beans, ham bone, and bay leaves with 1 gallon of water. Bring to a simmer.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook sausage and ham until browned.
- Add onion and jalapeños; sauté until softened.
- Stir in diced tomato, garlic, mustard, vinegar, salt, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne; cook until hot.
- Combine sausage mixture with the pot of beans; simmer uncovered for about 3 hours.
- Mash some beans against the pot to thicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg