Creole Style Black Beans and Rice Recipe
This black beans and rice recipe inspired by Creole cuisine; It is cooked slowly in a pot with sausage, onion, pepper, celery and spices. Depth of flavor is created with tomato sauce and bay leaf. You can prepare some cooked rice on the side and serve it with beans. In this content, you will find clear ingredients and how-to steps.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Prepare sausages
Place a large pot over medium heat. Add the smoked sausages you sliced and turn them for 3-4 minutes to lightly color them.
Soften vegetables
Add onion, green pepper, celery and garlic to the pot. Sauté, stirring, for 5–7 minutes; Let the vegetables be firm but soft.
Add spices
Sprinkle with thyme, oregano, white pepper, black pepper and cayenne. Mix for 30–60 seconds; When the scent of the spices becomes clear, move on to the next step.
Add beans and sauce
Add black beans, tomato sauce, water, chicken bouillon and bay leaves. Mix by scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon.
Cook on low heat
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat. Leave the door ajar and cook for 35–45 minutes; If the consistency thickens, you can add a little water. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Cook rice pilaf
Meanwhile, wash the rice and cook the rice grain by grain. To serve, place the rice on a plate and spread the creole style black beans on top.