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one-pot red beans and rice

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This one-pot red beans and rice recipe is a classic comfort food made easy! Flavorful and filling, it’s perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 pound dried red kidney beans, rinsed
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Cooked sausage, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Stir in red kidney beans, broth, rice, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until beans are tender and rice is cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. If using, stir in cooked sausage during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  5. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Notes

Serve with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of chopped green onions for added flavor.

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