Easy Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Name: Easy Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons canola oil (or vegetable oil); 1 large onion (chopped); 1 large green bell pepper (seeds and membrane removed, chopped); 2-3 stalks (ribs) celery (finely chopped (you want about the same amount as green bell pepper)); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning ((to taste)); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 large bay leaf; 1 can (15-ounce) tomato sauce (+ 1/4 cup water to rinse out the can); 2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth); 3 cans (15-ounce each) red beans (drained and rinsed); 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 package (14-ounce) Andouille sausage (sliced); Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste); Hot sauce (to taste); Chopped fresh parsley; 3 cups cooked rice

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:45min

Traditionally a dish that takes all day, this simplified version of the Louisiana classic can be ready in a little over an hour. Easy Red Beans and Rice is the ultimate budget, pantry and freezer-friendly dish that really satisfies!

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:46:57 GMT