Spicy Creole Red Beans with Smoked Sausage and Jasmine Rice

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

A hearty pot of traditional Creole red beans simmered with smoky sausage and aromatic spices, served over fluffy jasmine rice. This creole-inspired rice & grains ready in about 135 minutes pairs dried red kidney beans, andouille sausage, sliced, large yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 dried red kidney beans
• 8 oz andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp creole seasoning
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 3 cups water
• 3 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse and soak 1 lb dried red kidney beans in cold water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion, 1 medium diced green bell pepper, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 8 oz sliced andouille sausage and cook for 4 minutes until browned.
5. Step 5: Add the drained beans, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp Creole seasoning, 2 bay leaves, and 6 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
6. Step 6: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally until beans are tender and sauce thickens.
7. Step 7: While beans simmer, rinse 2 cups jasmine rice under cold water. Combine rice with 3 cups water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
8. Step 8: Discard bay leaves from beans and stir in 3 sliced green onions before serving.
9. Step 9: Serve the spicy Creole red beans ladled over the jasmine rice for a comforting, flavorful meal.