authentic louisiana red beans and rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound dry kidney beans
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 6 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon seasoning
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups long grain white rice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 5 mins

Ready Time: 11 hrs 30 mins


• rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
• in a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
• rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. stir cooked vegetables into beans. season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and seasoning. bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
• stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
• meanwhile, prepare the rice. in a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. serve beans over steamed white rice.