Red beans and rice
Yield:
6-8 servings
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
2 hours
Additional Time:
8 hours
Total Time:
10 hours 15 minutes
A classic, soul-warming recipe, great for a day at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. small red beans
- 1/2 Tbsp. oil
- 10 oz. Andouille sausage
- 1 medium onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 stalks of celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 1/2 c. broth + 1 1/2 c. water (or 5c. total liquid)
- 3 bay leaves
Spices
- 2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 tsp. thyme
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne
Instructions
- Cook the beans.
- Dice sausage and vegetables into small pieces. Heat oil in a pot over medium (5). Brown sausage on both sides, then remove and set aside.
- To the same pot, add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until starting to soften, ~7-10 minutes. Add seasonings and garlic, and cook one more minute.
- Add beans, sausage, broth, water, and bay leaves. Stir well and allow to come to a boil. Once boiling, set heat to medium (5). Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly. Mash ⅓ to ½ of the beans, being mindful of the bay leaves. Cook another 20-30 minutes uncovered.
