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Copycat Popeye's Red Beans and Rice

Indulgent Copycat Popeye's Red Beans and Rice in 25 Minutes

Create smoky, satisfying Copycat Popeye's Red Beans and Rice in just 25 minutes, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • ½ cup Uncle Ben’s Converted White Rice Offers the best texture and flavor base
  • 1.5 cups Water Necessary for cooking the rice
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Provides creaminess; can substitute with oil for dairy-free
For the Beans
  • 2 cans Canned Red Beans Just rinse and they’re ready to go!
  • 1 cup Water (additional) Needed for the bean mixture
  • 1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke Essential for smoky flavor; can substitute with smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Bacon Fat Adds richness; can replace with olive oil for a vegan option
Flavor Enhancers
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Gives depth without fresh onions
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Infuses every bite with savory goodness
  • to taste Hot Sauce Adjust based on your spice preferences
  • to taste Salt Elevates all flavors in the dish

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large saucepan
  • Potato masher

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1.5 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of butter to a rolling boil. Stir in ½ cup of Uncle Ben's Converted White Rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine two cans of red beans (with juices), 1 cup of additional water, onion powder, garlic powder, hot sauce, salt, liquid smoke, and bacon fat. Stir over medium heat and let simmer.
  3. Gently mash the bean mixture while keeping some whole beans. Stir frequently and let thicken for about 15 minutes.
  4. Serve by placing rice in a bowl and spooning warm red bean mixture over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be customized for spice levels. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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