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Instructions
1
Soak the red kidney beans overnight in water.
2
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened.
3
Stir in Cajun seasoning, paprika, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
4
Add soaked beans, water, chicken stock, hot sauce, Thai chili, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce the heat to low heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
6
Cook white rice according to package instructions.
7
After the beans have softened, remove the lid and cook for a half hour, mix in the apple cider vinagar and mashing some of the beans to thicken the mixture.
8
Stir in fresh parsley and adjust seasoning as needed.
9
Serve over white rice, garnished with green onions.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Soak Beans Overnight for Better Texture 💧Soak dried red beans for 8-12 hours before cooking to reduce cooking time by half and create a creamier consistency without mushiness. This also helps reduce bloating-inducing compounds naturally present in beans.
- Build Depth with the Holy Trinity 🧅Sauté the celery, bell pepper, and sweet onion slowly over medium heat for 5-7 minutes before adding garlic and tomato paste to develop a rich, caramelized flavor base that anchors the entire dish.
- Layer Your Spices for Complex Heat 🌶️Add smoked paprika and Cajun seasoning early during the sauté phase, then finish with fresh hot sauce and Thai chili near the end to create multi-dimensional heat that builds rather than overwhelms.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs and Acid 🍋Stir in fresh parsley and a splash of apple cider vinegar just before serving to brighten the heavy, rich flavors and prevent the dish from tasting one-dimensional or overly smoky.
- Cook Beans and Rice Separately for Perfect Texture 🍚Keep white rice cooking completely separate from the beans so the rice stays fluffy and distinct rather than absorbing excess bean liquid and becoming mushy or gummy.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Low Sugar
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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