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Red Beans and Rice Recipe (Better Than Popeyes!)

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This Red Beans and Rice recipe is a southern classic featuring creamy, flavorful beans slow-cooked in a savory broth with a perfect balance of heat and smokiness. Served over hot, fluffy rice, it’s a comforting and satisfying dish that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, roughly chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

2 tablespoons garlic, minced

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon dried thyme

¾ teaspoon dried sage

1 tablespoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base

7 cups water

1 pound dry red beans, rinsed

Savory ingredient (smoked turkey leg, turkey neck, or other preferred flavoring)

2 bay leaves

6 cups hot cooked rice

Instructions

  1. Prep your veggies: Chop the onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Set aside.
  2. Sauté the veggies: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until onions are translucent.
  3. Add the seasonings and garlic: Mince garlic and combine with salt, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, Cajun seasoning, and sugar. Add to the pot and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the broth and beans: Stir in Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base, water, red beans, savory ingredient (smoked turkey leg/neck), and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring to a boil and simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 ½ to 3 hours until beans are tender. Stir occasionally.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning: After 2-3 hours, taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or Cajun seasoning if needed. Remove savory ingredient and bay leaves, then chop any remaining meat and return it to the pot.
  7. Serve: Serve the beans hot over a bed of rice. Enjoy!

Notes

For a spicier version, add more cayenne pepper or hot sauce.

For a vegetarian option, omit the savory ingredient and use vegetable broth.

Feel free to add more vegetables like diced carrots or spinach for extra flavor and texture.

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