Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Rice

   In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of white rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Cook the Sausage

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Andouille sausage, sliced into rounds, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

4. 4

   Make the Gravy

   Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet along with the kidney beans, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Serve

   Remove the bay leaf from the skillet. Serve the kidney bean gravy over the cooked white rice. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.