Cajun Style Red Beans and Rice

A large gold handled skillet filled with rice, sliced smoked sausage, beans, and peppers.

Cajun Style Red Beans and Rice

A hearty Cajun recipe of beans and rice filled with andouille sausage, beans, and perfectly blended spices to make an easy skillet dinner for busy weeknights.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Cajun

Keyword beans and rice, Cajun red beans and rice, red beans and rice recipe

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 640kcal

Author Eileen Kelly

Equipment

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Cast Iron Skillet
Wooden Spoon
Cutting Board
Knives
Measuring Spoons and Cups

Ingredients

9 ounces Cajun Andouille Sausage links, sliced 1-inch thick
2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup white onion, peeled and chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup green bell peppers, chopped
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided store bought can be used
1 cup Basmati rice Note 1
2 cups chicken broth
2 (15) ounce cans, red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
3 Tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, add Andouille sausage, saute, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned on each side, approximately 4-5 minutes. Transfer browned sausage to a plate and set aside.
To the same skillet, over medium-high heat, add 1 Tablespoon olive oil, once warmed, add the onion, celery, green pepper, and red pepper. Sprinkle with 1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning and stir to combine. Cook, stirring frequently until the vegetables soften and develop some color, approximately 5-6 minutes.
Add remaining olive oil and the rice to the skillet. Toast the rice for 1-2 minutes, while stirring continually. Add the chicken broth and deglaze the skillet by using a wooden spoon and lightly scraping the bottom to loosen any browned bits.
Bring the liquid to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove lid and add the browned Andouille sausage, kidney beans, and additional Cajun seasoning, if desired. Stir to combine and cover for 5-10 minutes, to blend flavors.
Remove the lid. Taste for seasoning, if needed, adjust seasoning.
Optional, sprinkle with fresh parsley and enjoy.

Notes

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Note 1: This recipe has been tested using Basmati Rice. If using another type of rice, cooking time can vary. Also, please do not use 5-minute rice.

I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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