Cajun Red Beans & Dirty Rice

Gather

Ingredients

• 2 cans small red beans
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp thyme
• ½ tsp cayenne
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• Cooked white rice

Make

Method

1. 01Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery (the holy trinity) in oil until soft.
2. 02Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, cayenne, and bay leaf for 1 minute.
3. 03Add red beans and broth; bring to a simmer.
4. 04Mash half the beans against the side of the pot to create a creamy texture.
5. 05Simmer 30 minutes until thick and serve over warm white rice.