Name: Kermit’s Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Creole
Ingredients: 1 pound dry red beans; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 3 celery stalks, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups cooked white rice

Kermit’s Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Kikelia Fenton Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Kermit’s Red Beans and Rice Recipe

A classic New Orleans dish made with red beans, smoked sausage, and rice for a hearty and flavorful meal.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 2 hours

Total: 2 hours 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 pound dry red beans
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
4 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

Rinse the dry beans and soak overnight.
In a large pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until tender.
Add chicken broth, smoked sausage, soaked beans, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and bay leaf.
Simmer for 2 hours, adding water if needed.
Serve with cooked white rice.