Authentic and Quick Red Beans and Rice (With Andouille Sausage) Recipe

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Authentic and Quick Red Beans and  Rice (With Andouille Sausage)
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  1. Heat one cup of water and soak bay leaves in the water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced celery and cook 1-2 minutes. Then add diced Onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook 3-4 minutes.
  3. Transfer vegetables to large stock pot. Drain kidney beans, reserving some of the liquid, and add beans to pot. Add one can of diced tomatoes (with liquid) to stock pot. Remove the bay leaves from the hot water and add the seasoned liquid to the pot. (If the bay leaves have not soaked long enough, you can add them later). If additional liquid is needed, add some of the reserved liquid from the beans or a small amount of water.
  4. In the same skillet you sauteed vegetables in, add Andouille sausage and cook over medium heat. You can slice the sausage then cook it or cook whole sausage then let cool and slice.
  5. Add cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning to the stock pot with the beans and vegetables. Bring to a slight boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 1 hour.
  6. Stir cooked sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes. At this point, you can add Goya brand Sofrito (a sauce used to season soups and stews) or 1 packet Sazon Goya (a seasoning packet that contains MSG) if desired. You can find Goya products in the Mexican food aisle of the grocery store.
  7. Add additional water, salt, pepper, or Creole seasoning to taste, if needed.
  8. Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, put 1 Tablespoon butter, and 2 cups water for every one cup dry rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice. Serve Louisiana Hot Sauce at the table, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 215.74 Kcal (903 kJ)
Calories from fat 150.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.76g 26%
Cholesterol 41.76mg 14%
Sodium 490.57mg 20%
Potassium 131.73mg 3%
Total Carbs 5g 2%
Sugars 1.5g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 3%
Protein 10.34g 21%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 5.2mg 29%
Calcium 26.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 179.39 Kcal (751 kJ)
Calories from fat 125.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.94g 26%
Cholesterol 34.72mg 14%
Sodium 407.92mg 20%
Potassium 109.54mg 3%
Total Carbs 4.16g 2%
Sugars 1.25g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 3%
Protein 8.6g 21%
Vitamin C 11.5mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 4.3mg 29%
Calcium 22.2mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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