Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked white long-grain rice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 (15 oz) cans red beans
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Stir in rice and butter. Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until rice is fluffy and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Pour red beans into a skillet or saucepan. Mash about half the beans with a potato masher, leaving the rest whole for texture.
- Stir in water, garlic salt, onion powder, Creole seasoning, and liquid smoke.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy.
- Serve beans in bowls topped with fluffy rice. Enjoy hot.
Notes
- Sauté beans in olive oil before seasoning for extra richness.
- Replace liquid smoke with smoked paprika or chipotle powder for a smoky flavor.
- Substitute white rice with brown rice for a nutty taste (longer cook time).
- Add smoked turkey or vegetarian sausage for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
