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Camellia Brand
Pot of cooked red beans and sausage

Stovetop Creole Red Beans

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Our Red Bean Flavor Infusion is a tried-and-true blend of authentic Creole spices and vegetables you can use to season a pot of Camellia® Brand Red Kidney Beans to perfection. Just add beans for a classic one-pot meal!

Ingredients:

Total time:
1 hour, 45 minutes
Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
1 hour, 40 minutes
Yield:
6-8

Directions:

  1. In a heavy pot, add 1 pound Camellia Brand Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and sorted, plus 8-10 cups of water.
  2. Bring beans to a boil for 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in Red Bean Flavor Infusion.
  4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 1 to 1 ½ hours or until beans are tender.

Optional:

  1. Make it meaty. Add 1 lb. of pre-cooked sliced smoked sausage or chopped ham when adding the Red Bean Flavor Infusion.
  2. Keep it veggie (or vegan). Add your favorite plant-based protein.
  3. Go classic. Serve over cooked rice with cornbread or French bread.