Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

from allrecipes.com
Dinner
690 min
8 servings
630 kcal / serving

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

Ingredients

  • 1 pounddry kidney beans
  • ¼ cupolive oil
  • 1 largeonion, chopped
  • 1green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 tablespoonsminced garlic
  • 6 cupswater
  • 2bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoondried parsley
  • 1 teaspoondried thyme
  • 1 teaspooncajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspooncayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoondried sage
  • 1 poundandouille sausage, sliced
  • 4 cupswater
  • 2 cupslong grain white rice

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

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

  3. 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. 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. 5

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

  6. 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.