Description
This Popeyes Red Beans and Rice recipe recreates a Southern classic that is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 strips bacon
- 2 (15 oz) cans red beans
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Creole seasoning
- 1/4 tsp liquid smoke
Instructions
- Cook the rice in a medium saucepan with…: Cook the rice in a medium saucepan with water and butter; bring to boil then simmer until tender.
- Chop and cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy; reserve fat: Chop and cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy; reserve fat.
- Add the canned red beans to the skillet, partially mash with a fork: Add the canned red beans to the skillet, partially mash with a fork.
- Stir in water and seasonings, then simmer for 15 minutes: Stir in water and seasonings, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Serve the beans over rice: Serve the beans over rice.
Notes
This dish is best enjoyed fresh but leftovers can be refrigerated. Reheat gently for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner Ideas
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg