Authentic Louisiana Red Beans And Rice

Serves: 2

Catharine Rutherford

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

51

Sweetness

64

Sourness

41

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Prep time (avg)

4.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Olive Oil

1 large

Onion (chopped)

2 tbsps

Garlic (minced)

2 stalks

Celery (chopped)

4 cups

Water

1 tsp

Dried Thyme

1 tsp

Dried Sage

1 tbsp

Dried Parsley

Directions:

1

Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight

2

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat

3

Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes

4

Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water

5

Stir cooked vegetables into beans

6

Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning

7

Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low

8

Simmer for 2 1/2 hours

9

Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes

10

Meanwhile, prepare the rice

11

In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil

12

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes

13

Serve beans over steamed white rice