Creole-Spiced Red Beans and Rice with Andouille Sausage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Slow-simmered red beans infused with Creole spices and smoky andouille sausage, served over fluffy white rice for a comforting meal. This Cajun-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 125 minutes, pairs dry red kidney beans, andouille sausage, chopped yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, soaked overnight and drained dry red kidney beans
• 12 oz, sliced andouille sausage
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp Creole seasoning
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 1/4 cup for garnish chopped green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 12 oz sliced andouille sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup chopped yellow onion, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until vegetables are soft and aromatic.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 lb soaked and drained dry red kidney beans, 2 tbsp Creole seasoning, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 2 bay leaves.
4. Step 4: Pour in 6 cups vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until beans are tender and creamy.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, cook 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice according to package instructions.
6. Step 6: Remove bay leaves, season the beans with salt and black pepper to taste, and mash some beans with the back of a spoon to thicken the mixture.
7. Step 7: Serve the red beans over cooked white rice and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped green onions.