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Easy One-Pot Red Beans and Rice Recipe with Spicy Andouille Sausage for Perfect Weeknight Dinner

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A quick and hearty one-pot meal featuring smoky, spicy Andouille sausage, red beans, and fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried red kidney beans, rinsed and sorted
  • 12 ounces spicy Andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 cup white long-grain rice
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Hot sauce (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup of dried red kidney beans under cold water, removing any debris. For quicker cooking, soak beans in warm water for 1 hour; if short on time, rinse well and proceed.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 12 ounces of sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add diced onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning and 2 bay leaves, letting the spices bloom in the oil for about 2 minutes. Return the sausage to the pot, then add rinsed beans.
  5. Add 4 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender but not mushy, about 35-40 minutes. Add water or broth if liquid reduces too much.
  6. Once beans are nearly tender, stir in 1 cup of long-grain white rice. Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid, about 20 minutes. Avoid lifting the lid too often.
  7. Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the pot sit covered for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the rice to finish steaming.
  8. Serve hot, optionally adding a dash of your favorite hot sauce.

Notes

If beans aren’t softening as expected, add a pinch of baking soda during simmering. Stir occasionally to prevent rice from sticking. Quick-soak beans to reduce cooking time. For vegetarian version, omit sausage and use smoked paprika and liquid smoke. Adjust spice level by choosing milder sausage or adding crushed red pepper flakes. Leftovers store well in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

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Keywords: red beans and rice, Andouille sausage, one-pot meal, Cajun recipe, spicy sausage, weeknight dinner, easy dinner, comfort food

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