Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Authentic Cajun flavor! I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice; these are just like I remember. Serve with hot sauce for a little kick. My family loved to splash a little cider vinegar in each bowl.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 630 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 3

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 1/2 hours.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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.