A twist on the traditional Red Beans & Rice
6-8 Servings
Ingredients
2 tbsp cooking oil
2-3 bunches of leafy greens, stems & leaves separated, chopped
2 yellow onions, chopped
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 lb of red kidney beans, soaked overnight*
1 tbsp salted cajun seasoning
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1 bell pepper, diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
Directions
- Start by heating a large pot over medium heat with your oil. Once your oil is hot, start sautéing the stems of your greens and the yellow onions
- When the onions are starting to brown, add your crushed tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes.
- Rinse your soaked beans, then pour over vegetables.
- Add enough water or stock to cover all the ingredients by 1 inch.
- Toss in your Cajun seasoning. Stir well, then lower heat to a light simmer. Cook for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add in your smoked sausage and cook for 20 minutes
- About 5 minutes before serving, add in your chopped greens, bell pepper, and garlic.
- Serve hot over rice.
*Notes
- You may substitute red beans for Cannellini or any small bean of your choice.
- I use my own homemade Cajun seasoning. Here's the bulk recipe:
Cajun Seasoning
26 oz celtic sea salt
1 ½ oz ground black pepper
2 oz ground cayenne
1 oz garlic powder
1 oz chili powder
Mix all ingredients together and store in an air-tight container.