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Cozy One-Pot Red Beans and Rice Recipe with Andouille Sausage

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A hearty and flavorful one-pot meal featuring smoky andouille sausage, tender red kidney beans, and fluffy rice, perfect for cozy dinners and easy weeknight cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups dry red kidney beans, rinsed
  • 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and sort the beans under cold water, removing any debris or damaged beans. Soaking is optional.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add diced onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic during the last minute.
  4. Return sausage to the pot. Add rinsed beans, bay leaves, dried thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat evenly.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 50-60 minutes until beans are tender, adding broth or water if needed.
  6. Stir in rice, cover tightly, and simmer on low for 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed. Avoid stirring during this time.
  7. Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or cayenne if desired. Let rest covered for 5 minutes.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Soaking beans overnight is optional but reduces cooking time. Brown the sausage well for deeper flavor. Use a tight-fitting lid to trap steam when cooking rice. Avoid stirring rice too often to prevent mushiness. Leftovers taste better the next day. For gluten-free, verify sausage ingredients or substitute cauliflower rice.

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Keywords: red beans and rice, andouille sausage, one-pot meal, Cajun recipe, comfort food, easy dinner, smoky sausage, kidney beans

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