one-pot red beans and rice
A comforting and flavorful one-pot red beans and rice recipe that’s perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner, combining tender beans with fragrant spices and fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried red beans, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the red beans in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse before cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, green bell pepper, and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, cayenne, black pepper, and salt. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the drained beans and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1 hour or until beans are tender.
- Stir in the rinsed rice, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Cover and cook for another 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and liquid absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice and beans with a fork.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot with hot sauce if desired.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, add smoked sausage slices in step 2 or serve with a side of crusty bread.
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