Ingredients
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- 1 pound dried red beans
- 1 smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and soak red beans overnight or quick-soak them by boiling for 5 minutes and soaking for 1 hour.
- In a large pot, sauté sausage, onion, garlic, and bell pepper until fragrant and vegetables are tender.
- Add soaked beans, Cajun seasoning, thyme, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 1.5 hours until beans are tender, adding water if necessary.
- Serve hot over cooked white rice garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- You can substitute smoked sausage with ham or turkey sausage.
- For a vegetarian version, omit sausage and add extra vegetables or smoked paprika.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole / Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg