Cajun Red Beans Rice

Cajun Red Beans Rice is a hearty and flavorful vegetarian dish, combining seasoned red beans with aromatic spices and served over fluffy rice. This dish embodies the vibrant and bold flavors of Cajun cuisine, making it a comforting meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Red beans - 200 grams
• Brown rice - 150 grams
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Green bell pepper - 1, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Cajun seasoning - 2 teaspoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Bay leaf - 1
• Thyme - 1 teaspoon, dried
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Green onions - for garnish, chopped

Steps

1. Rinse the red beans and soak them in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the soaked red beans, vegetable broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
6. While the beans are cooking, prepare the brown rice according to package instructions, using water or additional vegetable broth for added flavor.
7. Once the beans are tender, remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary.
8. Serve the red beans over a bed of brown rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 75 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from red beans.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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