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Sunday, February 28, 2016

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.

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