Cajun Beans And Rice Pot Pie Recipes

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.

CAJUN BEANS AND RICE POT PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and rice to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and cook 9 minutes. Stir in celery, bell pepper and onion. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and cook about 6 minutes longer or until rice is tender and most of water is absorbed. Set aside.
• On lightly floured surface, roll out 1 pie crust with rolling pin until 12 inches in diameter. Place crust in ungreased 9- or 10-inch deep-dish pie plate; gently press in bottom and up side of pie plate. Do not stretch.
• In large bowl, mix beans, tomatoes, tomato paste and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Stir in rice mixture. Spoon into crust-lined pie plate. Top with second pie crust; seal edge and flute.
• In small cup or bowl, stir together salt and 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Brush top crust lightly with water; sprinkle evenly with seasoning mixture. Cut several slits in top crust for steam to escape.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.