Red Beans W/ Smoked Sausage Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prep the Ingredients

   Rinse the red beans under cold water and soak them overnight. Chop the onion, garlic, green bell pepper, and celery.

2. 2

   Cook the Sausage

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

3. 3

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients

   Add the soaked red beans, chicken broth, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.

5. 5

   Simmer

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, covered, for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.

6. 6

   Finish the Dish

   Remove the bay leaves and stir in the cooked sausage. Cook for an additional 10 minutes to heat through.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve the red beans with smoked sausage over a bed of cooked rice.