Popeyes Red Beans and Rice (Restaurant Copycat)
⏱️ 40 minutes👥 4-6 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag
Health Benefits
Ingredients
- •- 2 (15 oz) cans red kidney beans, undrained
- •- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- •- 1/2 lb andouille sausage, diced
- •- 2 medium yellow onions, finely diced
- •- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- •- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- •- 2 tbsp bacon drippings
- •- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- •- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- •- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- •- Salt and black pepper to taste
- •- 2 cups chicken stock
Instructions
- 11. Heat bacon drippings in a heavy-bottom Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 22. Sauté diced andouille sausage until edges crisp and brown, about 4-5 minutes.
- 33. Add finely diced yellow onions, cooking until translucent and slightly caramelized, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- 44. Stir in minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and cayenne. Cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
- 55. Pour in kidney beans with their liquid and chicken stock. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes.
- 66. In a separate pot, cook rice according to package instructions using chicken stock instead of water.
- 77. Mash approximately 1/3 of the beans against the side of the pot to create a creamy texture.
- 88. Serve hot rice topped with bean mixture, garnish with sliced green onions.