Red Beans And Rice Recipe
Today, let's embark on a culinary adventure exploring the vibrant world of Red Beans and Rice.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or large pot
- Cutting board and knife
- Wooden spoon
- Serving bowls
Ingredients
- 1 cup red kidney beans (dry)
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- Start by rinsing the dry beans and soaking them overnight in a large bowl of water.
- In a Dutch oven, brown the sliced sausage over medium heat. Remove and set aside.
- Next, In the same pot, sauté onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic until tender.
- Add soaked and drained beans, bay leaves, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Pour enough water to cover the ingredients and simmer for 2-3 hours or until beans are tender.
- Serve the red beans mixture over a bed of cooked white rice.