Name: Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Dry kidney beans - 1 pound; Olive oil - ¼ cup; Onion, chopped - 1 large; Green bell pepper, chopped - 1; Celery, chopped - 2 stalks; Minced garlic - 2 tablespoons; Water - 6 cups; Bay leaves - 2; Dried parsley - 1 tablespoon; Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon; Cajun seasoning - 1 teaspoon; Cayenne pepper - ½ teaspoon; Dried sage - ¼ teaspoon; Andouille sausage, sliced - 1 pound; Water - 4 cups; Long grain white rice - 2 cups

Ingredients for - Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

1. Dry kidney beans 1 pound

2. Olive oil ¼ cup

3. Onion, chopped 1 large

4. Green bell pepper, chopped 1

5. Celery, chopped 2 stalks

6. Minced garlic 2 tablespoons

7. Water 6 cups

8. Bay leaves 2

9. Dried parsley 1 tablespoon

10. Dried thyme 1 teaspoon

11. Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon

12. Cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon

13. Dried sage ¼ teaspoon

14. Andouille sausage, sliced 1 pound

15. Water 4 cups

16. Long grain white rice 2 cups

How to cook deliciously - Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studio

2 . Stage

Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight. Dotdash Meredith Food Studio

3 . Stage

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studio Dotdash Meredith Food Studio Dotdash Meredith Food Studio

4 . Stage

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 1/2 hours. Dotdash Meredith Food Studio Dotdash Meredith Food Studio Dotdash Meredith Food Studio

5 . Stage

Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studio

6 . Stage

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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios