Red Beans Or White Beans Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Beans

   Rinse the red and white beans under cold water. If using dried beans, soak them overnight in water and drain before cooking.

2. 2

   Cook the Sausage

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

3. 3

   Sauté Vegetables

   Add chopped onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients

   Stir in the rinsed beans, chicken broth, bay leaf, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Simmer

   Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender. Stir occasionally.

6. 6

   Cook the Rice

   While the beans are simmering, cook the rice according to package instructions.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve the beans over a bed of rice, garnished with fresh parsley.