The Food Lab Junior: Dakota’s Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Name: The Food Lab Junior: Dakota’s Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Cook time: 140 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound (450g) dried red kidney beans; Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil; 1 pound (about 450g) cooked sausage, such as Andouille, kielbasa, or hot dogs, cut into 1/2-inch disks; 1 large onion, finely chopped (about 12 ounces; 340g); 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped (about 8 ounces; 225g); 4 ribs celery, finely chopped (about 8 ounces; 225g); 4 medium cloves garlic, minced or smashed in a mortar and pestle; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 smoked ham hock, smoked turkey leg, or any small hunk of smoked pork, such as ham or a smoked pork chop (optional); 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; Hot sauce, such as Crystal or Frank's, to taste; Cooked white rice, for serving

Cook 2h 20m

Total 2h 20m

This Food Lab Junior recipe for Dakota's Red Beans and Rice is a flavorful and hearty one-pot meal. With red kidney beans, cooked sausage, aromatic vegetables, and a hunk of smoked pork, it's seasoned with bay leaves and apple cider vinegar for a delicious finish. Serve over cooked white rice for a complete meal.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 8)

1 pound (450g) dried red kidney beans

1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil

1 pound (about 450g) cooked sausage, such as Andouille, kielbasa, or hot dogs, cut into 1/2-inch disks

1 large onion, finely chopped (about 12 ounces; 340g)

1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped (about 8 ounces; 225g)

4 ribs celery, finely chopped (about 8 ounces; 225g)

4 medium cloves garlic, minced or smashed in a mortar and pestle

Freshly ground black pepper

1 smoked ham hock, smoked turkey leg, or any small hunk of smoked pork, such as ham or a smoked pork chop (optional)

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Hot sauce, such as Crystal or Frank's, to taste

Cooked white rice, for serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories

855kcal

42%
Fat

29g

1%
Saturated Fat

7g

0%
Carbohydrates

96g

4%
Fiber

20g

1%
Sugar

6g

0%
Protein

50g

2%
Cholesterol

52mg

2%
Sodium

859mg

42%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

The Food Lab Junior: Dakota’s Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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