You are here:About>Food & Drink>Southern Food> Rice, Pasta, Eggs> Rice Recipes> Beans and Rice Recipes> Bayou Beans and Rice - Red Beans and Rice Recipe
About.comSouthern Food
At a Glance
Course : Entree
Type of Prep : Simmer
Cuisine : Cajun
 
Newsletters & RSSEmail to a friendSubmit to Digg

Bayou Red Beans and Rice

From Diana Rattray,
Your Guide to Southern Food.
FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!
A typical red beans and rice combination, with smoked sausage. Scroll down to see more recipes for beans and rice.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 lb red beans, soaked in about 2 quarts water overnight
  • 3 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
  • dash of ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 12 to 16 ounces smoked sausage, sliced

PREPARATION:

Rinse and drain soaked beans; place in a 5 to 6-quart Dutch oven and add about 6 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, or until beans are tender. Stir occasionally. Add remaining ingredients and salt to taste; simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add water as necessary. Serve over hot rice.
Serves 6.

More Red Beans and Rice
Southern Red Beans & Rice
Red Beans and Rice
Bayou Beans and Rice
Beef and Black Beans and Rice
Caribbean Rice and Beans
Key West Black Beans
Pinto Beans and Rice
Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage
Beefy Rice and Bean Casserole
Quick Red Beans and Rice
Easy Black Beans & Yellow Rice

Bean Recipes Index
Rice Recipes Index
Back to Beans and Rice Article

Slow Cooker Recipes | Casseroles | Main Recipe Index
Weekly Crockpot Recipe Newsletter

User Reviews Write Review
 All Topics | Email Article | | |
Advertising Info | News & Events | Work at About | SiteMap | Reprints | HelpOur Story | Be a Guide
User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy©2008 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.