Stovetop Red Beans and Rice

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
48%
Stovetop Red Beans and Rice
165 min.
10
412kcal

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Do you crave a warm, hearty meal that not only satisfies but also brings a taste of the South to your kitchen? Look no further than this delightful Stovetop Red Beans and Rice recipe! This comforting dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for many dietary preferences, but it also features the robust flavors of andouille smoked chicken sausage and Creole seasoning.

Picture this: tender kidney beans simmering away in a rich blend of spices, perfectly complemented by the aromatic mix of celery, green bell pepper, and onions. The cooking process is relatively simple but yields an explosion of flavor that will impress family and friends. Whether you're looking for a satisfying main course or a delicious side dish for lunch, this recipe is versatile enough to fit any occasion.

With a preparation time of just under three hours and enough to serve ten, it’s great for gatherings, meal prep, or simply enjoying throughout the week. Plus, you can easily customize it to suit your taste—try the vegetarian version for a lighter take, or opt for the quick red beans and rice method if you're short on time. No matter how you serve it, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation!

Ingredients

  • rib celery chopped
  • 0.5 pound andouille chicken sausage smoked thinly sliced
  • tablespoon creole seasoning 
  •  garlic cloves minced
  •  bell pepper green chopped
  • 10 servings garnish: green onions sliced
  • medium onion chopped
  • pound kidney beans dried red
  • cups rice long-grain uncooked

Equipment

  • dutch oven
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water 2 inches above beans. Bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute; cover, remove from heat, and soak 1 hour.
  2. Drain.
  3. Saut sausage and next 3 ingredients in Dutch oven over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until sausage is browned.
  4. Add garlic; saut 1 minute.
  5. Add beans, Creole seasoning, and 7 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
  6. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions.
  7. Serve with red bean mixture.
  8. Garnish, if desired.
  9. Note: We tested with Aidells Organic Fully Cooked Cajun Style Andouille Smoked Chicken Sausage.
  10. Try These Twists!
  11. Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice: Omit chicken sausage. Prepare recipe as directed in Step Coarsely chop celery, green bell pepper, onion, and 1 red bell pepper. Saut chopped vegetables and garlic in 1 Tbsp. hot olive oil 6 to 8 minutes or until tender. Stir together vegetables, beans, Creole seasoning, 1 tsp. smoked paprika, 1 vegetable bouillon cube, and 7 cups water in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer as directed. Season with salt to taste.
  12. Serve with rice. Makes: 10 cups.
  13. Per serving (about 1 cup bean mixture and 1 cup rice): Calories 373; Fat 1g (sat .03g, mono 2g, poly 3g); Protein 4g; Carb 9g; Fiber 6g; Chol 0mg; Iron 2mg; Sodium 377mg; Calc 81mg.
  14. Quick Red Beans and Rice: Substitute 2 (16-oz.) cans light kidney beans, drained and rinsed, for dried beans. Reduce Creole seasoning to 2 tsp. Prepare recipe as directed in Step 2, substituting 2 cups low-sodium fat-free chicken broth for 7 cups water and simmering 20 minutes.
  15. Serve with rice. Makes: about 7 cups.
  16. Per serving (about 1 cup bean mixture and 1 cup rice): Calories 420; Fat 5g (sat 1g, mono 2g, poly 2g); Protein 7g; Carb 3g; Fiber 13g; Chol 35mg; Iron 1mg; Sodium 490mg; Calc 65mg.
  17. Slow-cooker Red Beans and Rice: Omit Steps 1 and Stir together first 7 ingredients and 7 cups water in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH 7 hours or until beans are tender.
  18. Serve with rice. Makes: about 10 cups.
  19. Per serving (about 1 cup bean mixture and 1 cup rice): Calories 397; Fat 3g (sat 8g, mono 2g, poly 3g); Protein 9g; Carb 4g; Fiber 3g; Chol 24mg; Iron 6mg; Sodium 319mg; Calc 99mg.

Nutrition Facts

Calories412kcal
Protein17.51%
Fat9.1%
Carbs73.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.12
Glycemic Load
34.93
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.224782539451%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.84mg
Pelargonidin
2.19mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.57mg
Isorhamnetin
0.55mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
3.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:412.47kcal
20.62%
Fat:4.18g
6.43%
Saturated Fat:0.87g
5.42%
Carbohydrates:75.85g
25.28%
Net Carbohydrates:67.53g
24.56%
Sugar:2.25g
2.5%
Cholesterol:16.01mg
5.34%
Sodium:242.53mg
10.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.1g
36.2%
Manganese:1.17mg
58.57%
Folate:190.94µg
47.74%
Fiber:8.32g
33.28%
Phosphorus:258.69mg
25.87%
Copper:0.46mg
23.05%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
22.22%
Iron:3.88mg
21.55%
Potassium:748.16mg
21.38%
Magnesium:80.98mg
20.24%
Vitamin C:14.54mg
17.62%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
16.91%
Vitamin K:16.44µg
15.66%
Selenium:10.1µg
14.42%
Zinc:1.95mg
13.01%
Vitamin B3:2mg
9.99%
Vitamin B5:0.95mg
9.52%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.33%
Vitamin A:393.61IU
7.87%
Calcium:63.72mg
6.37%
Vitamin E:0.39mg
2.57%
Source:My Recipes