Red Beans And Rice With Sausage Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Soak the Beans

   In a large bowl, soak the red beans in water for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse before cooking.

2. 2

   Cook the Sausage

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

3. 3

   Sauté Vegetables

   In the same pot, add the diced onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients

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

5. 5

   Add Sausage

   Return the cooked sausage to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

6. 6

   Simmer

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Cook the Rice

   In a separate saucepan, cook the long-grain white rice according to package instructions.

8. 8

   Serve

   Once the beans are tender and the flavors have melded, serve the red beans over the cooked rice. Enjoy!