Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice recipe

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Ingredients

1 pound dry kidney beans
¼ 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
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried sage
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
4 cups water
2 cups long grain white rice

Nutrition Info

630.4 calories
carbohydrate: 79.1 g
cholesterol: 32.9 mg
fat: 24.2 g
fiber: 10.1 g
protein: 24 g
saturatedFat: 6.7 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 603.9 mg
sugar: 2.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.

  2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.

  3. 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 Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.

  4. Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.

  5. 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.

Recipe Yield

8 servings

Recipe Note

Authentic Cajun flavor! I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice;these are just like I remember. Serve with Tabasco sauce for a little kick. My family loved to splash a little cider vinegar in each bowl.

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