Extremely Easy Louisiana Homestyle Redbeans and Sausage

Warm, hearty, and packed with Southern charm, this "Extremely Easy Louisiana Homestyle Redbeans and Sausage" recipe brings a taste of the bayou to your kitchen with minimal effort. Featuring tender red kidney beans simmered to creamy perfection in a rich medley of aromatic spices, smoky andouille or kielbasa sausage, and the classic "holy trinity" of onion, green bell pepper, and celery, this dish is a true Cajun comfort food staple. Simmered low and slow in a savory chicken broth, the flavors meld beautifully for a satisfying, one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely Sundays. Serve it over fluffy white rice and finish with a fresh sprinkle of sliced green onions for the ultimate Southern-style feast. With simple ingredients and bold flavors, this recipe is your go-to for authentic Louisiana cooking made easy!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 450 g red kidney beans
• 400 g smoked sausage (andouille or kielbasa)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning
• 1200 ml chicken broth
• 600 g cooked white rice
• 3 stalks green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the red kidney beans and soak them overnight in water. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 3

Slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch rounds and cook in the pot until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.

Step 4

To the same pot, add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the bay leaves, dried thyme, dried oregano, paprika, and Cajun or Creole seasoning, allowing the spices to coat the vegetables.

Step 7

Return the sausage to the pot and add the soaked red kidney beans. Pour in the chicken broth and stir well.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and the liquid has thickened to a creamy consistency.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

Step 10

Serve the red beans and sausage over a generous scoop of cooked white rice.

Step 11

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3062.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2754.7

Total Fat 131.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 235.3mg	0%
Sodium 11401.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 292.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.2g	0%
Total Sugars 25.4g
Protein 116.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 700.4mg	0%
Iron 25.8mg	0%
Potassium 4344.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.1%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 41.4%