Popeyes Red Beans and Rice

Popeyes red beans and rice is a flavorful side dish that has captured the hearts of many people. It is a southern-style dish, creamy red bean gravy served over white rice. Popeyes red beans and rice pair well with all menu items and can enhance your meal experience. If you have a sweet tooth and are craving something cheesy and sweet, you can check The Cheesecake Factory menu for their updated prices and calorie information.

Calories: 230
Serving: Regular

The Popeyes red beans and rice contain the following allergens:

• Soy (found in the seasoning)
• Milk (found in the red bean mixture)

Are you looking for a recipe to recreate Popeye’s red beans and rice? We’ve got you covered with a recipe to make them in Popeyes-style. Preparing red beans and rice is a piece of cake. 

Ingredients

Red Beans

• 1 cup dried red beans 
• 2 cups water 
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup smoked sausage
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp liquid smoke
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper 
• Salt 
• Black pepper

Rice

• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp oil

Check also: Popeyes Jamaica Menu

Preparation

The preparation time is about 10 minutes, the cooking time is 1 hour and 20 minutes, and the total time is almost 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Cooking the Beans

1. Soak 1 cup of dried red beans in water overnight.
2. Add soaked beans and chicken broth in a pot.
3. Add smoked liquid and sausage in the same pot.
4. Add 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½  tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, and ½  tsp black pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low for 1 hour and add 1 tbsp butter at the end.

Cooking the Rice

1. Add water and 1 cup of rice in a pot.
2. Boil the rice for at least 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.

Assembling the Dish

1. Add cooked rice to a bowl.
2. Serve a scoop of red beans over the rice.

Red beans and rice are a popular side dish at Popeyes restaurant. The creamy texture of tender red bean gravy, combined with a blend of spices, enhances the savory flavor of the dish. We tried red beans and rice with Popeyes Blackened Chicken, a match made in heaven.

Popeyes red beans and rice is a popular side item served by Popeyes restaurant. The price of this classic dish is $2.49 (prices may vary depending on your location), and it contains 230 calories. We’ve also included nutritional and allergen information for red beans and rice. You can also recreate this item at home even better by following our recipe.