Flournoy Red Beans & Rice

This authentic Cajun-style red beans and rice is a hearty, soul-warming dish that captures the essence of Southern comfort food. The deep, smoky flavor comes from slow-simmering dried red beans with a meaty ham bone and spicy smoked sausage. Aromatic vegetables like onions, bell peppers, and celery form the base of this robust stew, enhanced by fresh garlic, thyme, and a touch of ketchup for color and depth. The result is a creamy, flavorful bean mixture that clings perfectly to fluffy white rice.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Frying, Smoking, Steaming, Stewing

Cuisine: Cajun

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 550

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This authentic Cajun-style red beans and rice is a hearty, soul-warming dish that captures the essence of Southern comfort food. The deep, smoky flavor comes from slow-simmering dried red beans with a meaty ham bone and spicy smoked sausage. Aromatic vegetables like onions, bell peppers, and celery form the base of this robust stew, enhanced by fresh garlic, thyme, and a touch of ketchup for color and depth. The result is a creamy, flavorful bean mixture that clings perfectly to fluffy white rice.

Ingredients

1 pound Dried red beans
1 Meaty ham bone (preferably Camellia brand)
2 large Onions, chopped
1 Green bell pepper, chopped
1 Celery rib, with leaves, chopped
1/2 cup Chopped parsley
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Thyme
to taste Salt and sugar
to taste Red or black pepper
1 teaspoon Tabasco
1 Bay leaf (optional)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup Ketchup or tomato sauce
to cover Water
2 pounds Smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
for serving Cooked rice
for garnish Chopped scallions

Directions

1
Soak dried red beans in water to cover overnight.
2
Drain and rinse the soaked beans thoroughly.
3
Place beans in a heavy pot such as a Dutch oven.
4
Add the ham bone (trim off excess fat), onions, bell pepper, celery, parsley, garlic, thyme, salt, sugar, red pepper, Tabasco, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup.
5
Add enough water to cover the ingredients.
6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower heat, partially cover, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7
Meanwhile, steam the smoked sausage in a skillet, drain, and then pan-fry until browned.
8
Add the cooked sausage to the pot of beans.
9
Just before serving, remove the ham bone and bay leaf.
10
Stir in a little more fresh parsley.
11
For added thickness, remove a cup of beans from the pot, mash thoroughly, and return to the pot.
12
Serve the beans over fluffy boiled rice, garnished with chopped scallions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 550kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g39%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Cholesterol 85mg29%
Sodium 1200mg50%
Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
Dietary Fiber 15g60%
Sugars 8g
Protein 30g60%

* 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: cajun, red beans, rice, smoked sausage, ham bone, southern, comfort food, stew, vegan option, slow cooker, dutch oven, spicy, hearty, traditional, garlic, thyme, bell pepper, celery, onion, parsley

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