Gina Young Live Cooking Red Beans And Rice

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while smoked sausage can be more budget-friendly.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious and has a lower glycemic index.

Soak red beans in water overnight.

Drain and rinse soaked beans.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in thyme, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute.

Add soaked beans and chicken broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beans are tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

Remove bay leaves and stir in lime juice and chopped parsley.

Meanwhile, cook white rice according to package instructions.

Serve beans over rice, garnished with scallions.

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