07/27/2026
🫘🍚 New Orleans Red Beans & Rice Recipe 🍚🫘
Nothing says home like a pot of authentic New Orleans Red Beans & Rice! ❤️ Whether it's Monday tradition or a weekend comfort meal, here's a simple recipe to warm your soul.
Ingredients:
🫘 1 lb dried red beans (soaked overnight)
🥓 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
🧅 1 onion, diced
🫑 1 green bell pepper, diced
🌿 2 celery stalks, diced
🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
🍗 6 cups chicken broth
🌶️ 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
🌿 2 bay leaves
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
🌱 Fresh parsley & green onions for garnish
🍚 Cooked white rice
Directions:
1️⃣ Brown the sausage.
2️⃣ Sauté the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until tender.
3️⃣ Add the soaked beans, broth, seasoning, and bay leaves.
4️⃣ Simmer for 2–3 hours until the beans are creamy, stirring occasionally.
5️⃣ Mash a few beans to thicken the pot, then serve over hot rice.
✨ Pro Tip: Add a dash of hot sauce and serve with warm French bread or cornbread for the full New Orleans experience!
👇 We'd love to know...
What's your secret ingredient for the perfect pot of red beans & rice? Share it in the comments!
🏡 Happy cooking and enjoy a taste of New Orleans! ❤️
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