Louisiana Red Beans and Rice: A Comforting Turkey Bacon Delight
A hearty dish combining turkey bacon, red beans, and rice, perfect for any comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red beans
- 1 cup rice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onions and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add red beans, rice, chicken broth, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit bacon.
- Leftovers can be reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Louisiana Red Beans and Rice, turkey bacon, comfort food