New Orleans-Style Red Beans and Rice without Wine or Pork 菱
Enjoy a taste of New Orleans with this vibrant and hearty dish thats packed with flavor! Perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week!
Ingredients:
– 1 cup long-grain rice
– 1 can 15 oz red beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 1 green bell pepper, diced
– 2 celery stalks, diced
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon oregano
– 2 bay leaves
– 4 cups vegetable broth
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 tablespoon hot sauce optional
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables become soft and the onion becomes translucent.
2. Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
3. Stir in the smoked paprika, dried thyme, oregano, and bay leaves. This will add that depth of flavor youre looking for! Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
5. Add the drained and rinsed red beans to the pot. Season with salt, black pepper, and hot sauce if using. Stir to combine, and let the mixture simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes. This allows the beans to soften and the liquids to thicken slightly.
6. While the beans are cooking, prepare the long-grain rice according to the package instructions.
7. After you have cooked the rice, remove the bay leaves from the bean mixture. Serve the creamy red beans over the fluffy rice, and enjoy your delicious New Orleans-style meal!
Nutritional Information: This recipe serves about 4 and includes approximately 370 calories per serving, 14g protein, 65g carbohydrates, and 8g fat. Rich in fiber and packed with vitamins and minerals!
Time: Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes