Aunt Nancys Cajun Rice And Beans Recipes

ONE-POT CAJUN RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• Heat a large 12-inch skillet (you need a lid) on medium-high heat and add in the olive oil. Add in the sausage and saute for about 5 minutes, remove sausages to a plate, and set aside.
• Add in the diced onion and cook 3-5 minutes just until soft. Add in the minced garlic and cook another minute.
• Add back in the sausages and sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning,, paprika, chili powder, onion and garlic powder, and red pepper flakes and mix until coated.
• Add in the chicken broth, tomatoes, and rice, Turn up the heat a bit and bring it to a simmer and stir scraping the bottom from any browned bits.
• Move the skillet to the smallest burner and reduce the heat to the lowest temp. Place the lid on the skillet and cook for 20 minutes ( do NOT remove the lid to peek) then turn the heat off and let it sit for 5-10 minutes without lifting the lid.
• Remove the lid and stir in the drained beans and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

AUTHENTIC LOUISIANA RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
• In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
• Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.