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Red Beans and Rice

Main Dish

4 servings

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 35 minutes

Ingredients

12 tbsp olive oil
21 onion, diced
31 green bell pepper, diced
42 celery stalks, diced
53 cloves garlic, minced
62 cans (15 oz each) red beans, drained and rinsed
71 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
81 cup chicken broth
91 tsp cumin
101 tsp paprika
111/2 tsp cayenne pepper
12Salt and pepper to taste
13Cooked rice for serving
14Sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2

Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.

3

Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

4

Add red beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, paprika, and cayenne.

5

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.

6

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7

Serve over cooked rice.

8

Garnish with sliced green onions.

💡 Chef's Tips

• Use fresh ingredients from Charleston Discount Grocery for the best results
• Don't skip the prep work - mise en place makes cooking easier
• Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
• Most of these recipes can be made ahead and reheated

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