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 caloriescarbohydrate: 79.1 gcholesterol: 32.9 mgfat: 24.2 gfiber: 10.1 gprotein: 24 gsaturatedFat: 6.7 gservingSize: -sodium: 603.9 mgsugar: 2.6 gtransFat: : -unsaturatedFat: : -
Directions Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Directions
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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.