Jessica's Creole Red Beans with Rice
Jessica's Creole Red Beans with Rice brings together smoky sausage, tender kidney beans, and a gently spicy tomato broth for a comforting bowl with depth and warmth. The peppers and Cajun seasoning add a lively kick while the rice balances everything with fluffy softness. It’s perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jessica's Creole Red Beans with Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 39
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine sausage, half the onion, half the green bell pepper, half the jalapeno pepper, water, chicken bouillon, garlic and herb seasoning, Cajun seasoning blend, red pepper flakes, and the bay leaf in a large stockpot.
- 2
Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced by half.
- 3
Mix the kidney beans, tomatoes, remaining onion, remaining green bell pepper, and remaining jalapeno pepper into the sausage mixture; season with salt.
- 4
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the kidney bean mixture thickens.
- 5
Remove and discard the bay leaf.
- 6
Spoon 1/2 cup cooked rice into 6 serving bowls; top with the kidney bean mixture.
- Calories 863.71 kcal High 43%
- Protein 32.45 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 143.75 g 52%
- Total Fat 21.77 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 6.61 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 41.67 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 1817.92 mg High 79%
- Dietary Fiber 19.35 g Good Source 69%
- Total Sugars 12.56 g --
- Added Sugars 3.52 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 107.42 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 7.58 mg Good Source 42%
- Potassium 1324.62 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin A 105.36 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 11.95 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Jessica's Creole Red Beans with Rice is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Bouillon, Diced Tomatoes, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 863.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jessica's Creole Red Beans with Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Bouillon, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Jessica's Creole Red Beans with Rice?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 863.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jessica's Creole Red Beans with Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Jessica's Creole Red Beans with Rice healthy?
- Jessica's Creole Red Beans with Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 863.71 calories and 32.45 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1817.92 mg (79% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.61 g (33% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.52 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, 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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