Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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

Instructions

1. Gather all of your ingredients.
2. Rinse the red beans thoroughly, then soak them in a large pot of water overnight.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in the olive oil for approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Rinse the soaked beans, then transfer them to a large pot with 6 cups of water. Stir in the cooked vegetables. Season generously with bay leaves, parsley, thyme, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and sage. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer gently for 2 ½ hours.
5. Stir the andouille sausage into the bean mixture, and continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
6. While the beans are simmering, prepare the rice. Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve the flavorful red beans over steamed white rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition

• Calories: 630 kcal
• Fat Content: 24 g
• Fiber Content: 10 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 604 mg
• Protein Content: 24 g
• Cholesterol Content: 33 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 79 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g