Red Beans Recipe
cup or bowl, served with rice
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Ingredients
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Beans
Vegetables
Spices & Seasoning
Meat (optional)
Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Beans
Rinse the red kidney beans under cold water. Place them in a large bowl, cover with water, and let soak overnight or for at least 6-8 hours.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Mince the garlic cloves.
- 3
Prepare the Sausage (if using)
Slice the Andouille sausage into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
- 4
Cook the Beans
In a large pot, drain the soaked beans and add them along with 6 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- 5
Add Vegetables and Seasoning
Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, minced garlic, bay leaves, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well.
- 6
Cook the Mixture
Cover the pot, and let the beans simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Stir occasionally and check the water level, adding more if necessary.
- 7
Add Sausage (if using)
If using Andouille sausage, add it to the pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serving
- 8
Serve with Rice
Once the beans are tender, remove the bay leaves. Serve the red beans in a cup or bowl over cooked white rice.