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Red Beans and Rice

Prep Time:

25 Minutes (+ 8 Hours for the Beans)

Cook Time:

3 1/2 Hours

Serves:

8 Servings

Level:

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About the Recipe

For this recipe, can use red beans or kidney beans - or both! Red beans are small and have a faint nutty taste. Red kidney beans are larger, with thicker skin, nutty flavor and a creamy texture. Using dry beans in this recipe ensures that they retain their shape during cooking.

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

  • Optional: Smoked Ham Hock or Smoked Tasso

  • 4 cups water

  • 2 cups long grain white rice

Preparation