Red Beans & Rice Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Beans

   Rinse the red beans under cold water and soak in water overnight. Drain before cooking.

2. 2

   Cook the Sausage

   In a large pot, add the andouille sausage and cook over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In the same pot, add chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients

   Add the soaked red beans, water, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well.

5. 5

   Simmer

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.

6. 6

   Add Sausage

   After the beans are tender, add the browned sausage back into the pot. Stir and let simmer for an additional 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve the red beans over cooked rice, topped with sliced green onions and alongside fried chicken breast.