Cajun Red Beans and Rice
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Red beans and rice with smoky, spicy Cajun seasonings including smoked paprika, cayenne, and bay leaf. The beans cook down to a creamy consistency, served over fluffy rice with hot sauce. A hearty, comforting vegan dinner with bold Southern flavors.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 pound dried kidney beans
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper, (diced)
- 2 celery stalks, (diced)
- 5 garlic cloves, (minced)
- 6 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper hot sauce, (or to taste (Note 1))
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt, ( plus more to taste)
- 4 scallions, (chopped)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 645M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
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- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 2h 30m
- Sodium
- 619mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1295mg
- Calcium
- 150mg
- Iron
- 7mg
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- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 619MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.