Red beans and rice is probably one of the most popular bean dishes ever prepared in households across America. Some bean recipes trend towards the lighter side of the spice spectrum, but in this dish, this delicious dish tastes like almost an indulgence. It has a deep, hearty, spicy red beans flavor, and the basic version here is simple to make. This dish is a classic example of how food can be made simpler and healthier, and taste better as well.

 

This recipe started life as a successful steamboat paddle fundraiser, so the cook put together a simple, but delicious meal, and used smoked sausage for the flavoring. He then decided to use red beans to round out the flavor. This recipe became a hit when it was featured on numerous cooking shows. You can see the recipe being made on numerous episodes of Top Chef, Chopped, Food Network, The Chew, The Lemon Chicken, The Best Choice, Rachael Ray's Big Healthy Kitchen, On Point, Total Chef, The New Essential Guide to Cooking, The Great Food Guide, Rachael Ray Live, and more.

 

To this day, the red beans and rice recipe continues to be one of the most popular recipes in the hearts and bellies of many people. The basic setup for this tasty red beans and rice is very simple and requires only basic kitchen equipment. To make this recipe taste its best, you'll need to use high-quality white kidney beans, low sodium tomato sauce, and good-quality red meats, such as hotdogs or tenderloins. Follow the recipe below to create a scrumptious meal that is both healthy and extremely satisfying.

 

In a large saucepan, cook the kidney beans until they are almost burning. Once they are almost burning, add three cups of low sodium tomato sauce and stir to combine. Then add two cups of high-quality dry rice to the sauce, along with two cups of good-quality red beans, two cups of water, and begin to boil.

 

When the water begins to boil, add the dry red beans and rice to the pot. At this point, if you are using a traditional slow cooker, you may want to add the chicken or steak to the mixture to give the recipe a little more oomph. Once the rice and beans are fully cooked through, switch the slow cooker off and allow it to cool down for about twenty minutes so that the dish can rest and be thoroughly enjoyed. When you are ready to serve it, you'll be surprised at how easy this delicious recipe is!

 

It's as easy as that! This dish is guaranteed to become a family favorite, as long as Mom and Dad make it. The kids will probably like it just as much as Mom and Dad, and it can easily be served cold or hot whenever you feel the need to treat someone to a simple comfort food meal. Red beans and rice has been used as a staple diet in America for as long as anyone can remember, so there is no reason why anyone should not enjoy this healthy dish as much as they do. Don't miss out on your chance to have this wonderful recipe in your own home! Get a general overview of the topic here: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basmati_rice.