Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Rinse the red beans and soak them in water overnight. Dice the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Cook the Vegetables

   In a large pot, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and celery in a bit of oil over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the Beans and Sausage

   Add the soaked beans (drained), cooked sausage, garlic, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt to the pot. Pour in 4 cups of water.

4. 4

   Simmer the Mixture

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

5. 5

   Prepare the Rice

   While the beans are cooking, prepare the cooked white rice according to package instructions.

6. 6

   Serve

   Once the beans are tender, serve the red beans over a bed of white rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley to taste.