Sausage, Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Chop the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic. If using dried red beans, soak them in water overnight or for at least 8 hours and drain.

2. 2

   Cook the Sausage

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In the same pot, add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients

   Return the sausage to the pot. Add the soaked or canned red beans, chicken broth, bay leaves, and Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine.

5. 5

   Cook the Rice

   Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

6. 6

   Add Rice

   After 20 minutes, add the long-grain white rice to the pot, stir, and cover again. Cook for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.

7. 7

   Final Seasoning

   Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed. Remove the bay leaves before serving.

8. 8

   Serve and Garnish

   Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.