Name: Louisiana Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Ingredients: 1 pound dry kidney beans; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 6 cups water; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon dried sage; 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced; 4 cups water; 2 cups long grain white rice

Ingredients

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1 pound dry kidney beans
¼ cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
6 cups water
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon dried sage
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
4 cups water
2 cups long grain white rice

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Instructions

Gather all ingredients.
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Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
beans soaking in water
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
onions, celery, green pepper, and garlic cooking in olive oil.
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Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, parsley, thyme, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and sage. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 ½ hours.
beans and veggies seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices.
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Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
sausage stirred into a pot of beans
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Meanwhile, prepare the rice. Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.