Red Beans and Rice

• Soak beans in cold water at least 8 hr or overnight, then drain

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb dried red kidney beans, soaked
• 8 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 lb andouille or smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 4 cups water

Steps

1. sauté 5 min: vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic
2. boil, then simmer 2 1/2 hr: step 1, dried red kidney beans, water, bay leaves, dried thyme, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper
3. simmer 30 min until creamy: step 2, andouille or smoked sausage, salt
4. boil, cover, simmer 20 min: long-grain white rice, water
5. spoon beans over rice: step 3, step 4