Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Name: Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Total time: 690
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound dry kidney beans; 0.25 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; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.25 teaspoon dried sage; 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced; 4 cups water; 2 cups long grain white rice

Recipe by MIAMI BEACH from allrecipes.com

Dinner 12 Hr. 30 Mins.

Ingredients

8 servings

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1 pound dry kidney beans
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0.25 cup olive oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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6 cups water
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2 bay leaves

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1 tablespoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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0.25 teaspoon dried sage
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1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
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4 cups water
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2 cups long grain white rice

Instructions

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 1/2 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.