Popeyes Red Beans and Rice Recipe
A delicious copycat recipe for Popeyes' famous Red Beans and Rice. This recipe captures the savory and slightly spicy flavors of the original.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup dried red kidney beans soaked overnight
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Add spices and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in beans, broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until beans are tender.
- Remove bay leaf. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add more cayenne pepper. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.