<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en-us"> <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"> <meta name="author" content="KemoNine"> <meta name="description" content="a confused culinary notebook"> <meta name="keywords" content="recipes"> <title> Quickie Red Beans and Rice · KemoNine's Culinary Notebook </title> <link rel="alternate" href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/index.xml" type="application/rss+xml" title="KemoNine's Culinary Notebook"> <link rel="canonical" href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/quickie-red-beans-and-rice/"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://unpkg.com/normalize.css@8.0.1/normalize.css" integrity="sha384-M86HUGbBFILBBZ9ykMAbT3nVb0+2C7yZlF8X2CiKNpDOQjKroMJqIeGZ/Le8N2Qp" crossorigin="anonymous" /> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://unpkg.com/purecss@1.0.0/build/pure-min.css" integrity="sha384-nn4HPE8lTHyVtfCBi5yW9d20FjT8BJwUXyWZT9InLYax14RDjBj46LmSztkmNP9w" crossorigin="anonymous"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://unpkg.com/purecss@1.0.0/build/grids-responsive-min.css" integrity="sha384-b92sF+wDNTHrfEtRaYo+EpcA8FUyHOSXrdxKc9XB9kaaX1rSQAgMevW6cYeE5Bdv" crossorigin="anonymous"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/css/gochowdown.min.7f75fd109d30a05549b3ebd2a6cbbe65740fc8a61328fcfa4857a8bdc95b26ed.css" integrity="sha256-f3X9EJ0woFVJs+vSpsu+ZXQPyKYTKPz6SFeovclbJu0=" crossorigin="anonymous" media="screen" /> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/css/style.css"> <script defer data-domain="culinary.kemonine.info" src="https://plausible.kemonine.info/js/plausible.js"></script> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/apple-touch-icon.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/favicon-32x32.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/favicon-16x16.png"> <link rel="manifest" href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/site.webmanifest"> <meta name="generator" content="Hugo 0.107.0"> </head> <body> <nav class="navigation pure-g"> <section class="pure-u-1 pure-u-md-1-2 nav-left"> <a href="https://culinary.kemonine.info"> <h1 class="nav-title title-shadow white">KemoNine's Culinary Notebook</h1> </a> </section> <section class="pure-u-1 pure-u-md-1-2 nav-right"> <a href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/category/">By Category</a> <a href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/cuisine/">By Cuisine</a> <a href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/tags/">By Tag</a> <a href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/">Notes</a> </section> <section class="pure-u-1 nav-center"> <form class="form" action="https://culinary.kemonine.info/search" method="GET"> <input class="title" type="search" name="q" id="search-query" placeholder="Search...."> <button class="button" type="submit">Search</button> </form> </section> </nav> <main class="content"> <div class="container" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe"> <article class="post-content px2"> <header class="post-header"> <h1 class="post-title center m1 sm-mt3" itemprop="name">Quickie Red Beans and Rice</h1> </header> <div class="recipe-source center"> <div class="clearfix mt3"> Published: December 5, 2022 • Last Updated: December 5, 2022 </div> <div class="clearfix mt3"> Chef: <a href="https://culinary.kemonine.info">KemoNine</a> • Category: <a href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/category/dinner/"><span itemprop="recipeCategory">Dinner</span></a> • Cuisine: <a href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/cuisine/simple/"><span itemprop="recipeCuisine">Simple</span></a> </div> <div class="clearfix mt3"> <div class="tags"> <p class="clearfix">Tags: <a href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/tags/budgetbytes/"><span itemprop="keyword">BudgetBytes</span></a> • <a href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/tags/vegan/"><span itemprop="keyword">Vegan</span></a> • <a href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/tags/vegetarian/"><span itemprop="keyword">Vegetarian</span></a> • <a href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/tags/rice/"><span itemprop="keyword">Rice</span></a> • <a href="https://culinary.kemonine.info/tags/beans/"><span itemprop="keyword">Beans</span></a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix mt3"> Yields: 6 • Prep Time: 15 mins • Cook Time: 45 mins </div> </div> <div class="clearfix mt3"> <div class="sm-col sm-col-6 lg-col-6 recipeItems"> <h4 class="blue mt0 mb2 xs-center">Ingredients</h4> <ul itemprop="ingredients"> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient"> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">1 Tbsp cooking oil</div> </li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient"> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">14 oz. Andouille sausage</div> </li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient"> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">1 yellow onion</div> </li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient"> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">1 bell pepper</div> </li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient"> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">3 ribs celery</div> </li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient"> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">4 cloves garlic</div> </li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient"> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">2 tsp smoked paprika</div> </li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient"> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">1 tsp dried oregano</div> </li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient"> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">1 tsp dried thyme</div> </li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient"> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">1/2 tsp garlic powder</div> </li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient"> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">1/2 tsp onion powder</div> </li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient"> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">1/4 tsp cayenne pepper</div> </li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient"> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper</div> </li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient"> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">3 15oz. cans kidney beans</div> </li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient"> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">1 cup chicken broth</div> </li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient"> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">3 green onions, sliced</div> </li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient"> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">1.5 cups long grain white rice</div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix mt3"> <div class="sm-col sm-col-6 lg-col-6 recipeItems"> <h4 class="blue mt0 mb2 xs-center">Directions</h4> <ul itemprop="recipeInstructions"> <li> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">Slice the sausage into rounds or half-rounds. Add the sausage and cooking oil to a large pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned.</div> </li> <li> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">While the sausage is cooking, dice the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Mince the garlic.</div> </li> <li> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot with the sausage and continue to cook until the onions are soft and translucent.</div> </li> <li> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">Add the smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and black pepper to the pot and continue to cook and stir for a minute more.</div> </li> <li> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">Drain two of the cans of beans. Add the third can to a blender, with the liquid from the can, and purée until smooth. The puréed beans will help thicken the pot and make everything extra creamy. Add the drained beans, puréed beans, and chicken broth to the pot, then stir to combine.</div> </li> <li> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">Place a lid on the pot and allow the beans to come up to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low, and let the pot continue to simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.</div> </li> <li> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">While the red beans are simmering, begin cooking your rice. Add the uncooked rice to a pot with 3 cups water. Place a lid on the pot and turn the heat up to high. Once the pot reaches a full boil, turn the heat down to low and let the rice simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn the heat off and let the rice sit, undisturbed, lid in place, for an extra 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork just before serving.</div> </li> <li> <div class="checkbox-container"> <label class="checkbox-label"> <input type="checkbox"> <span class="checkbox-custom rectangular"></span> </label> <div class="input-title">After the beans have simmered for 30 minutes, give them a taste and add salt if needed (between the sausage and canned beans I didn’t find I needed to add any, but salt content can vary so be sure to give it a taste). Serve the beans in a bowl, topped with a scoop of rice, and a few sliced green onions.</div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="px2 mt3 clearfix"> <div class="sm-col-8 mx-auto" itemprop="description"><h2 id="notes">Notes</h2> <ul> <li>If you can’t find Andouille sausage you can use any other type of smoked sausage. The sausage I bought came in a 14oz. package, but you can use anywhere from 12-16oz.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <h3 class="blue mt0 mb2 xs-center center">Inspiration & Resources</h3> <ul class="center"> <li><a href="https://www.budgetbytes.com/quickie-red-beans-and-rice/" target="_blank" rel="noopener me">Budget Bytes</a></li> </ul> <div class="xs-p2 center"> <figure itemprop="associatedMedia" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <img itemprop="image" src="https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2022/12/quickie-red-beans-and-rice/ashton-huang-5nBCBV7otHA-unsplash_hu072cd42d21af562915a6fb8e427b11e0_971513_1000x1000_fit_q75_box.jpg" style="max-width:75%" /> <figcaption> <p><b>Pictured:</b> An up close, macro photo of red beans. 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