Food and Recipes Side Dishes Rice Side Dishes New Orleans Red Beans And Rice 3.5 (2) 2 Reviews Where's the cornbread and collard greens? By Southern Living Editors Updated on April 9, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 7 hrs 5 mins Yield: 3 1/2 quarts Louisiana by nature, New Orleans by distinction, red beans and rice is a hallmark of Cajun cuisine. Yet every cook's recipe is bound to be a little different. For some, ham hocks, andouille sausage, or bacon are a must; for others, it's pickled or salt pork. But this New Orleans red beans and rice recipe perfectly captures the simple perfection that defines the quintessential Southern dish. When To Serve New Orleans Red Beans and Rice Back in Louisiana, the recipe was originally a common dinner dish served on Mondays, the traditional wash day. The beans could simmer unattended while the cook was busy with the laundry and other chores. It was a perfect fit, easily feeding a crowd and being versatile enough to tailor according to what was in the pantry. What To Serve With Red Beans and Rice After spooning these tender, flavorful red beans over fluffy rice, pair it with some of our perfect skillet cornbread and collard greens. The Southern-style sides take this New Orleans red beans and rice to the next level. Southern Living Ingredients 1 pound dried red beans 7 cups water 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped ½ pounds andouille sausage, sliced 3 tablespoons Creole seasoning Hot cooked rice Garnish: sliced green onions Directions Prepare ingredients: Place first 8 ingredients in a 4-quart slow cooker. Cook red beans and rice: Cook, covered, at HIGH 7 hours or until beans are tender. Serve with hot cooked rice. Garnish, if desired. Rate it Print