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

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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