Cajun Skillet Beans Recipes

SKILLET DIRTY RICE & BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet with a lid heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the onions and garlic for about 5 minutes, stirring often.Add the diced sausage and give a stir or two.
• Sprinkle in all the seasonings and spices. Stir to coat the onions and sausage.Stir in the (uncooked) rice.
• Pour the chicken broth and tomatoes into the pot and scrape up and browned bits from the bottom of the pot.Turn the heat to medium high and bring the liquid to a hard simmer for a minute.Turn the heat to low and pop the lid on the pot. Cook for 18-20 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the burner and let sit, with the lid on, for 5 minutes.Stir the bean into the mixture and serve.

ONE-POT CAJUN RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• Heat a large 12-inch skillet (you need a lid) on medium-high heat and add in the olive oil. Add in the sausage and saute for about 5 minutes, remove sausages to a plate, and set aside.
• Add in the diced onion and cook 3-5 minutes just until soft. Add in the minced garlic and cook another minute.
• Add back in the sausages and sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning,, paprika, chili powder, onion and garlic powder, and red pepper flakes and mix until coated.
• Add in the chicken broth, tomatoes, and rice, Turn up the heat a bit and bring it to a simmer and stir scraping the bottom from any browned bits.
• Move the skillet to the smallest burner and reduce the heat to the lowest temp. Place the lid on the skillet and cook for 20 minutes ( do NOT remove the lid to peek) then turn the heat off and let it sit for 5-10 minutes without lifting the lid.
• Remove the lid and stir in the drained beans and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

AUTHENTIC LOUISIANA RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
• In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
• Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.

CAJUN SKILLET BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in heavy skillet and sauté onions and garlic until starting to soften.
• 2. Add peppers and celery and continue to sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3. Add herbs and seasonings. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until onions are golden. Stir occasionally.
• 4. Add tomatoes, honey or molasses, and mustard. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
• 5. Add beans, cover and stir occasionally until heated through. (10 - 20 minutes, depending if you use canned or frozen beans.)
• 6. Top with scallions and cheese, as desired. Serve.

CAJUN SKILLET BEANS

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook the onion and garlic in heated oil over medium heat until onions start to become tender.
• Add the celery and bell pepper; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the thyme, basil, oregano, pepper, cayenne, and salt; stir to mix.
• Cover and cook 5 minutes or until onions are golden, stirring every now and then.
• Add the tomatoes, honey, and mustard; stir to combine; simmer 5 minutes.
• Add the beans; cover and let cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• When plated, sprinkle with chopped green onion.

CAJUN BEEF AND BEANS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions, peppers and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, chili powder and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer., Save 4 cups for