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Smothered Red Beans and Rice and Cornbread
Southern Comfort Free recipe

Smothered Red Beans and Rice and Cornbread

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A Smothered Red Beans and Rice, built on a slow, honest base, and served and Cornbread.

Prep
16 min
Cook
35 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb red beans and rice
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 medium hot sauce
  • 1 lb kosher salt
  • a pinch cracked black pepper
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the red beans and rice generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the red beans and rice and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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