Peter Frank Edwards
According toNew Orleanstradition,red beans and riceis served on Mondays.
So red beans and rice is an any-day dinner in my house.
Even my bean-averse kid will dig into this hearty dish.
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Especially ifcornbreadis on the side.
Almost all recipes call for pork of some pop in, typically ham, bacon, or salt pork.
In fact, this is typically how I will make it.
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If you dont eat meat, thats okay too.
Try adding smoked paprika along with the other spices in the recipeit will add extra depth of flavor.
(Which is when it tastes even better.)
Andouille sausage gives it a nice spicy kick, and a slow cooker makes it practically hands-free.
