Red Beans and Rice Weeknight Dinner

Red beans and rice can be a weeknight dinner when the seasoning work is already started. Ragin' Cajun seasoned beans or red beans and rice mix make the meal faster, then sausage, rice, green onion, and a few simple additions turn it into a full plate.

Choose the option that fits your night: heat seasoned beans and serve over rice, or start with a red beans and rice mix for a one-package meal base.

Recipe snapshot

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 to 30 minutes, or follow package direction Total time: 30 to 40 minutes Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Ragin' Cajun Seasoned Red Beans or Ragin' Cajun Authentic Red Beans and Rice Mix
• Cooked rice or Ragin' Cajun Ragin' Rice
• 1/2 to 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced, optional
• 1/2 cup diced onion, optional
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper, optional
• 1/4 cup diced celery, optional
• Ragin' Cajun "The ORIGINAL" Cajun Seasoning, optional
• Green onion or parsley, for serving

How to make it

1. Brown sliced sausage in a pot if using.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery if using. Cook until softened.
3. Add Ragin' Cajun seasoned red beans or prepare the red beans and rice mix according to package direction.
4. Simmer until hot and thickened.
5. Taste and adjust with Cajun seasoning if needed.
6. Serve over rice and finish with green onion.

Two easy ways to start

Use seasoned red beans when you want beans that are ready to heat and serve with rice.

Use Ragin' Cajun Authentic Red Beans and Rice Mix when you want the seasoned meal base in one package.

Shop the ingredients

• Ragin' Cajun Seasoned Red Beans 16 oz
• Ragin' Cajun seasoned beans
• Ragin' Cajun Authentic Red Beans and Rice Mix 5 oz
• Ragin' Cajun Ragin' Rice 8 oz
• Ragin' Cajun "The ORIGINAL" Cajun Seasoning

Browse Seasoned Beans, Authentic Dinners, and Seasonings and Rubs for more weeknight meal options.

FAQs

What goes with red beans and rice?

Smoked sausage, green onion, hot sauce, cornbread, and a simple salad all work well.

Can red beans and rice be a weeknight meal?

Yes. Prepared seasoned beans or a red beans and rice mix can shorten prep time and make the dish easier for busy nights.

Which Ragin' Cajun product should I use?

Use seasoned red beans when you want beans ready to heat and serve. Use red beans and rice mix when you want the seasoned meal base in one package.

Can foodservice kitchens use these products?

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