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What to Serve with Red Beans and Rice

Plate of Smothered Okra and Tomatoes with Andouille Sausage from Red Beans and Eric. A fork sits on the bed of rice.

Smothered Okra and Tomatoes with Andouille Sausage

A small bowl of a quick Green Beans and Tomatoes side dish.

Quick Green Beans and Tomatoes

Two bowls of creamy mac and cheese with a bottler of Crystal Hot Sauce beside them.

New Orleans Inspired Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe

Plate of Egg Jambalaya on a table with a cup of coffee, salt and pepper shakers, and toast.

Egg Jambalaya AKA Egg Fried Rice

Serving bowl and a plate with the simple creamed corn from Red Beans and Eric.

Simple Creamed Corn Maque Choux Recipe

Bowl of Congri Black Eye Peas and Rice.

Voodoo Congri: Black Eyed Peas and Rice

Bowl of simple white bean salad made by Red Beans and Eric.

Simple Spicy White Bean Salad

Plate of Cajun Seasoned Roasted Carrots made by Red Beans and Eric.

Cajun Seasoned Roasted Carrots

What to serve with red beans and rice? Sautéed Cabbage in a serving bowl.

How To Make Sautéed Cabbage

A wall of cut in half Red Beans and Rice Wrapped Egg Rolls with dipping sauce dripping onto King Cake Baby.

Crispy Red Beans and Rice Egg Rolls

A top view of a bowl of creamy mashed potatoes using Blue Plate Mayonnaise made by Red Beans and Eric.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Mayonnaise

19 of the best recipes for Hoppin John compiled by Red Beans and Eric

19 of the Best Hoppin’ John Recipes for the New Year

Plate of Conch Croquettes by Compere Lapin

Conch Croquettes with Pickled Pineapple Tartar Sauce

Lemon Roasted Asparagus with Zest and Zing

Collard Greens, Moisturized Hair, and Getting Lucky

Creole Style Green Beans

Creole Mac and Cheese

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Red Beans and Eric is a place where food, culture, and community come together, no matter where you call home. Here, you’ll find comforting, home-cooked meals inspired by the flavors of southern Louisiana. But this is more than just sharing great food; it’s also about the stories, traditions, and experiences that make every meal special. So, pull up a chair, grab a plate, and let’s celebrate the spirit of New Orleans together!

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Eric’s Monday Red Beans and Rice Recipe!

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Eric’s Famous Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Photo of Eric's famous slow cooker jambalaya once called The Forgotten Once Jambalaya. There's a plate of French bread beside the bowl of jambalaya.

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Bean Recipes

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Black-Eyed Peas and Rice (Meatless Southern Classic)

Red beans being rinsed

How Do You Soak Beans?

Easy BBQ Baked Beans by Red Beans and Eric

Easy BBQ Baked Beans Recipe

Robert Medina New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

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