Description
This easy Red Beans and Rice recipe is a flavorful and hearty dish that can be served as a side or made into a full meal by adding diced sausage. It’s quick, simple, and packed with Cajun flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup white long grain rice (preferably Jasmine Rice)
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 15 oz red beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tbsp cilantro, freshly chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté the onion and red bell pepper for 2 to 3 minutes, until they begin to soften.
- Add the rice, cajun seasoning, and garlic salt. Stir and cook until the rice is slightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth. Stir until well combined and bring to a slight boil.
- Add the red beans, stir, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat, fluff the rice, and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Add diced sausage for a complete one-pan meal.
- Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to make it vegetarian.
- Adjust cajun seasoning to taste if you prefer it more or less spicy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
