Food Recipes Simple Kidney Beans and Rice 3.6 (126) 2 Reviews Try this simple version of traditional Louisiana red beans and rice for a quick dinner option. By Kate Merker Updated on November 04, 2022 Rate PRINT Share Hands On Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Yield: 4 serves Searching for simple kidney bean recipes? Look no further. Give our kidney beans and rice a try for an easy and quick version of traditional Louisiana red beans and rice. It's so simple to cook that it will soon become a regular addition to your family's dinner menu. Con Poulos Ingredients 1 cup long-grain white rice 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 15.5-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed, or a heaping 1/2 cup dried kidney beans, soaked and cooked ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning or blackening spice mix kosher salt and black pepper 4 scallions, sliced Directions Cook the rice according to the package directions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the beans, Cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, tossing, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold the rice and scallions into the bean mixture. Rate It Print