Let’s Make Some Red Beans and Rice
Red beans and rice has long been one of my favorite comfort foods. ♡
I love the ritual of it — sautéing the andouille and holy trinity, watching the beans simmer over hours and turn tender and creamy, all of the savory flavors melding together and making the entire house smell absolutely AMAZING. By dinnertime, all you have to do is spoon it over hot rice, add a few green onions and a splash of hot sauce, and it’s total comfort in a bowl.
This dish has deep roots in Louisiana cooking, especially in New Orleans, where I’ve read that families traditionally made it on Mondays using leftover ham bones from Sunday supper. It does take a bit of time, but most of that is hands-off simmering while the beans soak up all the rich flavors. Totally worth it.
Let’s make some red beans and rice!