Correro’S Red Beans & Rice

Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
A hearty, slow-simmered stew loaded with smoky sausage and tender red beans, served over fluffy white rice.
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This classic American comfort dish is a bowl of pure satisfaction. The deep, earthy flavor of dried red beans is elevated by the smokiness of sausage and the savory richness of a ham bone. Aromatic vegetables like onions, celery, and bell peppers form a robust “holy trinity” base, while fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous finish. The beans become tender and creamy, creating a thick, flavorful gravy that coats every grain of rice. It’s the perfect meal for a cozy weekend lunch or a hearty dinner that feeds a crowd. Simple ingredients come together through slow cooking to create a dish that tastes better the next day.

Correro’S Red Beans & Rice

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 35.2

Description

This classic American comfort dish is a bowl of pure satisfaction. The deep, earthy flavor of dried red beans is elevated by the smokiness of sausage and the savory richness of a ham bone. Aromatic vegetables like onions, celery, and bell peppers form a robust "holy trinity" base, while fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous finish. The beans become tender and creamy, creating a thick, flavorful gravy that coats every grain of rice. It&# 226;ÂÂs the perfect meal for a cozy weekend lunch or a hearty dinner that feeds a crowd. Simple ingredients come together through slow cooking to create a dish that tastes better the next day.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the soaked red beans in a large pot and cover with several inches of water.
  2. Add the meaty ham bone, chopped onions, chopped bell pepper, chopped celery, chopped parsley, finely chopped garlic, salt, pepper, sugar, and bay leaf to the pot.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until the beans are tender but not mushy.
  4. While the beans cook, brown the sausage links in a separate skillet if desired, then add them to the pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  5. Remove the ham bone and bay leaf before serving.
  6. Ladle the hot red beans and sausage over a bed of cooked white rice.
  7. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1


Amount Per Serving
Calories 35.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 6.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 7.9g3%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
Sugars 3.7g
Protein 2.0g4%

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

Keywords: red beans, rice, sausage, ham bone, comfort food, stew, american cuisine, slow cooked, hearty, vegetables, garlic, onion, celery, bell pepper, parsley, dinner, lunch, traditional, one pot, family meal
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