Authentic New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

Mardi Gras - Holidays and Events

Just like mom makes. I recommend cooking the day before you want to eat it. It is a time-consuming recipe and the taste gets even better after 24 hours in the refrigerator. For extra spice, add a splash of hot sauce.

Authentic New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 5hrs10 mins

Total: 5hrs30 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Authentic New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

1 tablespoon shortening

or as needed

1 white onion

chopped

3 cloves garlic

chopped

1 green bell pepper

chopped

8 cups water

1 pound dried red beans

1 smoked ham hock

1 pound smoked sausage

cut into bite-sized pieces

2 stalks celery

chopped

2 bay leaves

1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)

½ teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon dried sage

1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

or to taste

3 cups cooked white rice

Cajun Style Stuffed Peppers

Holidays and Events

Directions

Step 1

Melt shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion garlic and bell pepper in hot shortening until tender 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

Combine water red beans and ham hock in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir onion mixture into the water; add smoked sausage and celery to the boiling water; return to a boil. Stir bay leaves Creole seasoning thyme and sage into the boiling water. Reduce heat to low place a cover on the pot and simmer until the beans are tender about 5 hours.

Step 3

Remove and discard ham hock and bay leaves; stir in hot pepper sauce and serve over white rice.

Nutritional Information

Authentic New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 465.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.9g 52%

Carbohydrates: 44.1g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 12.1g 49%

Sugars: 2.9g

Fat: 20.5g 32%

Saturated Fat: 7g 35%

Cholesterol: 44.5mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 88.5IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.3mg 72%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 14.1mg 24%

Folate: 216mcg 54%

Calcium: 100.9mg 10%

Iron: 5.2mg 29%

Magnesium: 87.3mg 31%

Potassium: 937.7mg 26%

Sodium: 861.3mg 35%

Thiamin: 0.8mg 79%

Calories From Fat: 184.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.