How to Make Red Beans and Rice with SPAM® - A Step-by-Step Guide

Red beans and rice is a classic comfort food dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It’s a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion, from a cozy weeknight dinner to a festive gathering with friends and family. And when you add SPAM® to the mix, you take this dish to a whole new level of deliciousness.

SPAM® is a versatile ingredient that adds a rich, savory flavor to any dish, making it the perfect addition to this red beans and rice recipe. It pairs perfectly wi...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked white rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 (12 ounce) can fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM®), cubed
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, with liquid
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried onion flakes

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Stir together the luncheon meat, kidney beans with liquid, butter, and onion flakes in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon the beans over the cooked rice to serve.
  • Nutrition

    759 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 1287mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 108g
    • Dietary Fiber: 14g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 239mg