Southern Red Beans & Rice
Monday-night New Orleans tradition.
$9.85 total
Ingredients & Cost Breakdown
| 2 cans red kidney beans | $2.18 |
| 2 cups rice | $0.80 |
| 1 onion, diced | $1.48 |
| 1 bell pepper, diced | $0.90 |
| 1 celery stalk, diced | $0.32 |
| 2 cloves garlic | $0.65 |
| Cajun seasoning | $0.23 |
| Smoked sausage, 4 oz | $0.57 |
| Dinner rolls, side | $2.72 |
| Total | $9.85 |
Shopping List
Exactly what to grab at the store — whole units, no guessing at "half an onion."
- 2 cans red kidney beans
- 2 cups rice
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 head garlic
- Cajun seasoning
- Smoked sausage, 4 oz
- Dinner rolls, side
How to Make It
- Sauté onion, pepper, celery, and garlic 5 minutes.
- Add beans (with liquid), sausage, cajun seasoning, and 1 cup water.
- Simmer 25 minutes, mashing some beans to thicken.
- Serve over rice.
- Serve with dinner rolls on the side.
No-Time-For-That Tip: Mash a spoonful of beans against the pot — free creaminess, zero cream.
Swap It: Vegetarian? Drop the sausage and add a splash of liquid smoke or smoked paprika.
🍽️ Pairs well with Buttermilk Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
