Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry kidney beans
• 0.25 cups olive oil
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 1 green bell pepper , chopped
• 2 stalks celery , chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 6 cups water
• 2 bays leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons dried sage
• 1 pound andouille sausage , sliced
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups long grain white rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, parsley, thyme, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and sage. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 ½ hours.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Meanwhile, prepare the rice. Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.