Classic Creole Dish: Creole Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Creole red beans and rice is a classic Southern dish that is hearty, filling, and packed with flavor. This dish features creamy red beans simmered with onions, bell peppers, celery, and Cajun spices, served over fluffy white rice. It's a comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried red beans
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• Cooked white rice for serving

Directions

1. Rinse the red beans and soak them in water overnight.
2. In a large pot, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened.
3. Add the garlic, bay leaf, thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir until fragrant.
4. Add the soaked red beans and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, until beans are tender.
5. Once beans are cooked, mash some of them to thicken the mixture.
6. Serve the creole red beans over cooked white rice.
7. Enjoy your delicious Creole red beans and rice!

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