Classic New Orleans-Style Red Beans with Rice
Classic New Orleans-Style Red Beans with Rice brings together creamy red beans simmered with smoky ham hock, sausage, and the Louisiana holy trinity for rich, slow-cooked depth. It’s hearty and comforting with a gentle heat, perfect for a laid-back Sunday supper or a cozy weeknight dinner when you crave Southern soul food.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook5 hrs 10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic New Orleans-Style Red Beans with Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 37
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Melt the shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot shortening until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Combine the water, red beans, and ham hock in a large pot and bring to a boil. Stir the onion mixture into the pot; add the smoked sausage and celery. Return to a boil. Stir the bay leaves, Creole seasoning, thyme, and sage into the boiling water. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 5 hours.
- 4
Remove and discard the ham hock and bay leaves; stir in the hot pepper sauce and serve over white rice.
- Calories 528.98 kcal High 26%
- Protein 17.39 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 75.93 g 28%
- Total Fat 16.91 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 5.74 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.32 g High --
- Cholesterol 45.19 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 632.27 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 7.46 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 12.76 g --
- Added Sugars 8.1 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 91.73 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.19 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 416.8 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 98.63 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 9.45 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic New Orleans Style Red Beans with Rice is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 5 hrs 30 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Celery, Creole Seasoning, Dried Bay Leaves, and Dried Red Beans. Each serving provides about 528.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic New Orleans-Style Red Beans with Rice?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Classic New Orleans-Style Red Beans with Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Creole Seasoning, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Red Beans, Dried Sage. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Classic New Orleans-Style Red Beans with Rice?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic New Orleans-Style Red Beans with Rice?
- About 5 hrs 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 528.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic New Orleans-Style Red Beans with Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Classic New Orleans-Style Red Beans with Rice healthy?
- Classic New Orleans-Style Red Beans with Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 528.98 calories and 17.39 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 632.27 mg (27% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.74 g (29% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.1 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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