Recipe Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice (Main Dish)

Required Ingredients:

• 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 Cajun seasoning
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups long grain white rice

Preparing/Cooking:

• 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 Cajun 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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