Name: Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 3 h 5 min
Total time: 11 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southern, Cajun
Ingredients: 1 pound dry kidney beans; 0.25 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; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.25 teaspoon dried sage; 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced; 4 cups water; 2 cups long grain white rice

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

This easy authentic Louisiana red beans and rice recipe features Cajun seasoning and andouille sausage for hearty, comforting flavor.

11 hr 30 min total 25 min prep 3 hr 5 min cook 8 630 cal

Instructions

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1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
4 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.
5 Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
6 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.