Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 25 minutes
• total time: 11 hours 30 minutes

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

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic 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, parsley, thyme, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and sage. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 ½ hours.

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

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.

Nutrition

• Calories: 630 kcal
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 33 mg
• Sodium: 604 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 79 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10 g
• Total Sugars: 3 g
• Protein: 24 g