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A soulful Louisiana classic, this dish features creamy red beans slow-simmered with the Holy Trinity, spicy andouille sausage, and Cajun spices, all served over fluffy white rice. True comfort food.
For 4 servings
Soak the Beans
Sauté Sausage and Aromatics
Simmer the Beans
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A soulful Louisiana classic, this dish features creamy red beans slow-simmered with the Holy Trinity, spicy andouille sausage, and Cajun spices, all served over fluffy white rice. True comfort food.
This cajun_creole recipe takes 170 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 1041.81 calories per serving with 48.78g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Thicken and Season
Cook Rice and Serve
Omit the sausage and use vegetable broth. To add a smoky flavor, use a teaspoon of liquid smoke or extra smoked paprika. You can also add plant-based sausage during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Add one finely chopped jalapeño or serrano pepper along with the Holy Trinity. You can also increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add a few dashes of hot sauce directly into the pot while simmering.
For a deeper, smokier pork flavor, add a smoked ham hock to the pot along with the beans and broth. Let it simmer with the beans, then remove it before serving, shred the meat, and stir it back into the pot.
If you're short on time, use 3 (15-ounce) cans of red kidney beans, rinsed and drained. Reduce the chicken broth to 3 cups and simmer for only 30-45 minutes after bringing to a boil.
Red beans are an excellent source of dietary fiber, which is crucial for digestive health, promoting regularity, and helping to maintain stable blood sugar levels.
This dish provides a substantial amount of protein from both the beans and the sausage, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, muscle maintenance, and overall body function.
The combination of complex carbohydrates from the beans and rice provides a slow, steady release of energy, keeping you feeling full and energized for longer.
Red beans are packed with important minerals like iron, vital for oxygen transport in the blood, and manganese and phosphorus, which support bone health and metabolism.
A typical serving of this recipe contains approximately 700-850 calories. The exact number can vary based on the type of sausage used, the serving size, and any additional ingredients.
It can be part of a balanced diet. The dish is an excellent source of fiber and protein from the beans. However, it can be high in sodium and saturated fat due to the smoked sausage. To make it healthier, choose a leaner sausage, use low-sodium broth, and control your portion size.
Absolutely. For a slow cooker, sauté the sausage and vegetables on the stovetop first, then transfer everything to the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours. For an Instant Pot, use the 'Sauté' function for the sausage and vegetables, then add the remaining ingredients and pressure cook on high for 45 minutes, followed by a natural pressure release.
Soaking is highly recommended for a creamier texture and more even cooking. If you forget, you can do a 'quick soak': cover beans with water, bring to a boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 1 hour before proceeding with the recipe. Cooking from fully dry will significantly increase the simmer time.
Any good quality smoked sausage will work well, such as kielbasa or a spicy Italian sausage. For a different but equally traditional flavor, you can use a smoked ham hock.