Cajun Red Beans & Rice
Spicy, hearty Cajun stew of red beans and rice layered with aromatics and bold seasonings. A comforting, protein-packed one-pot dish ready in 55 minutes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse soaked kidney beans and drain
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat
- Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté 5-7 minutes
- Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, cayenne, oregano, and thyme; cook 2 minutes
- Pour in vegetable broth, boil, add beans, cover, and simmer 30 minutes
- Cook rice separately using 2 cups water per 1 cup rice, simmering 20 minutes
- Season bean mixture with salt and pepper; mash some beans for creaminess
- Serve beans over rice, garnished with green onions
Notes
Soak beans overnight for quicker cooking
Adjust cayenne pepper for spiciness
Add bay leaf for extra flavor
Rest dish to deepen flavors
Check bean doneness before serving
Adjust cayenne pepper for spiciness
Add bay leaf for extra flavor
Rest dish to deepen flavors
Check bean doneness before serving