Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

This is an everyday dish is so yummy.

Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Hours 5 Minutes

Ready In: 11 Hours 30 Minutes Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1 pound dry kidney beans or red 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

Directions:

1.	Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
2.	In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
3.	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.
4.	Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
5.	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.