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awesome red beans and rice

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Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

These red beans and rice really give you a taste of Nawlins cooking. Serve along with some jalapeno cornbread or french bread baguettes.

yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For awesome red beans and rice

  • 1 lb
    dried light red kidney beans
  • 2 qt
    water
  • 2 md
    yellow onions, chopped
  • 2
    ribs celery with leaves, chopped
  • 1/2
    green bell pepper
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    each - rounded tsp. ground thyme and oregano
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    rounded tsp. garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1 lb
    smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • hot cooked rice
  • green onions, chopped for garnish

How To Make awesome red beans and rice

  • 1
    Wash beans and dry well. In a stockpot, combine water and beans and soak overnight.
  • 2
    When ready to cook, add onion, celery, bell pepper to the beans/water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer approximately 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are soft and thickened. Do not stir unless necessary. Add in salt, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, cayenne, bay leaves and sausage. Stir and continue simmering for an additional 30 minutes or until beans are tender.
  • 3
    Serve beans over hot rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
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