Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry kidney beans

• ¼ cup olive oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped

• 2 stalks celery, chopped

• 2 tablespoons minced garlic

• 6 cups water

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 tablespoon dried parsley

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

• ¼ teaspoon dried sage

• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced

• 4 cups water

• 2 cups long grain white rice

Description

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
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. 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 1/2 hours.
5. Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
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.