Easy Red Beans Rice with Sausage

Transform your weeknight dinners with this Easy Red Beans Rice with Sausage recipe—an irresistible one-pot meal bursting with bold Southern flavors. Featuring smoky andouille sausage, tender red beans, and fluffy long-grain rice simmered in a flavorful blend of chicken broth, aromatic vegetables, and Cajun-inspired seasonings, this dish strikes the perfect balance of hearty and comforting. Ready in just under an hour, it’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week. Garnished with sliced green onions and an optional touch of hot sauce for extra heat, this savory classic brings the vibrant taste of Louisiana straight to your table. Ideal for busy nights, this recipe is easy to prepare, packed with protein, and sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 ounces andouille sausage (sliced)
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 1 medium bell pepper (diced)
• 2 stalks celery (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 15-ounce cans canned red beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup green onions (sliced, for garnish)
• 0 hot sauce (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion, bell pepper, and chopped celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 5

Stir in the rinsed and drained red beans, uncooked rice, chicken broth, thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Return the sausage to the pot and stir to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid.

Step 8

Simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and has absorbed the liquid. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Remove from heat and let the dish rest, covered, for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Discard the bay leaves and fluff the rice with a fork.

Step 11

Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm with hot sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1907.6 grams (1907.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1908

Total Fat 114.40g	147%
Saturated Fat 36.90g	185%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 200mg	67%
Sodium 5880mg	256%
Total Carbohydrate 142.10g	52%
Dietary Fiber 13.90g	50%
Total Sugars 22.60g
Protein 74.60g	149%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 325mg	25%
Iron 14mg	75%
Potassium 2647mg	56%

*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: 54.3%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 30.0%