Bring a little of Louisiana home with this Copycat Popeye’s red beans and rice recipe. Creamy, smoky red beans are topped with fluffy white rice to make this simple and delicious side dish or main dish that can be made in about 30 minutes. Making copycat recipes at home is super easy and fun. There are lots of great ones
to try like Wingstop fries and KFC Twister wraps. This easy Popeye’s red beans and rice recipe is one of my favorite copycat recipes to make at home. These full flavor beans are so simple to make and are a wonderful warm, hearty dish. We like serving it with a side of
cornbread for a filling meal. The original Popeye’s red beans recipe does not have meat. It does have bacon grease so it’s not considered vegetarian. This copycat recipe uses chopped bacon to make bacon grease but feel free to use any leftover grease you might have sitting around. If you want
to replace the bacon grease for a vegetarian version, use olive oil or vegetable oil. Red beans – I like using canned red beans instead of dry beans because it’s a little faster. Make sure to grab red beans not red kidney beans. Red beans are smaller and a little softer than kidney beans. 2 15-ounce cans of beans are used for this recipe. You will use the whole can, so no need to rinse. Bacon
– Used for the pork fat. For a vegetarian version, substitute bacon grease with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Onion powder Garlic salt Creole seasoning – Use your favorite creole or Cajun seasoning blend. You can also substitute with 1/2 tablespoon of hot sauce. Liquid smoke – Liquid smoke will give you that delicious smoky flavor. It can typically be found in the condiment section of the grocery store. This is strong so you will only need 1/4 teaspoon of liquid smoke. Rice – Use your favorite white rice. How to make Popeyes Red Beans and Rice
How to storeLet the rice and beans completely cool. I would recommend storing the beans and rice in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove until heated through. You might need to add a little extra water if the mixture is too thick. Red beans and rice can also be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer safe container. Recipe tips
How to serveThis recipe is hearty enough to be served as a main dish but can also be used as a perfect side dish. Try serving it alongside fried chicken, pork chops, corn bread, French bread, collard greens, salad and more. More easy copycat recipes
Did you try this creamy beans and rice dish? Let me know in the comments below. Popeyes Red Beans and RiceCopycat Popeye's red beans and rice recipe is a simple, flavorful meal. Red beans are cooked with bacon and spices and served with fluffy white rice. Prep Time10 mins Cook Time25 mins Total Time35 mins Course: Main Course, Side Dish Cuisine: American Keyword: red beans and rice Servings: 4 Calories: 458kcal
Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 468mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg Reader InteractionsWhy did Popeyes stop selling red beans and rice?But Popeyes removed the product from its menu early last year as part of a simplification initiative. That move generated protests among consumers who considered the dish one of the chain's best.
How do you reheat Popeyes red beans and rice?Reheat in the microwave or on the stove until heated through. You might need to add a little extra water if the mixture is too thick. Red beans and rice can also be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer safe container.
What is Popeyes red beans and rice made of?RED BEANS SAUCE: WATER, PORK FAT [CURED WITH WATER, SALT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORS (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL AND NATURAL WOOD SMOKE FLAVORS), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, SODIUM NITRITE], RED KIDNEY BEANS, RED BEAN SEASONING MIX (DRIED ONIONS, SALT, SPICES INCLUDING PAPRIKA AND PARSLEY, DRIED GARLIC, ...
How long does it take to cook a pot of beans in an instant pot?Pressure cook on high pressure: 30 minutes for unsoaked beans or 15 minutes for soaked beans. Let the Instant Pot natural release for 15 minutes. Quick release any remaining pressure.
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