Best 15 Minute Red Beans Rice Recipes

RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• In just 4 simple steps you can enjoy this Red Beans and Rice dish made with sautéed green pepper and onion, red kidney beans, white rice and Cajun seasoning simmered in beef broth. Step 1
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onions; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Step 2
• Add beans, broth and seasoning; stir. Bring to a boil. Step 3
• Stir in rice and cover. Remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serve with pepper sauce, if using. Recipe Tip To turn this dish into a quick, complete meal, add 2 cups of diced ham or cooked sausage at the same time as the broth.

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.

15 MINUTE RED BEANS & RICE

Steps:

• Cook and stir green pepper and onion in oil in large skillet on medium heat until tender.
• Stir in water, beans, bouillon and pepper sauce. Bring to boil.
• Stir in rice; cover.
• Remove from heat. Let stand 5 mins.

15-MINUTE MICROWAVED RICE

Steps:

• Place the rice in a strainer and rinse it well under cold running water.
• Combine the rice and broth in a microwave-safe bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Place the bowl in the oven and microwave on high power for about 15 minutes.
• Stir; cover and let rest for 10 minutes.

RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender. Add cilantro; cook and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in the beans, salt, cumin and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Serve over rice.