"Homemade Red Beans and Rice - perfectly hearty Louisiana style comfort food at it's best! Red beans and smoked sausage are cooked low and slow with..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. dried red kidney beans, (picked over)
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Water
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13 oz. Andouille sausage, (sliced about 1/3-inch thick*)
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1 Tbsp olive oil
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1 large yellow onion, (diced (2 cups))
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2 large celery ribs, (sliced (1 cup))
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1 medium red bell pepper, (chopped (1 1/4 cups))
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4 garlic cloves, (minced (1 1/2 Tbsp))
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2 tsp chili powder
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1/2 tsp paprika
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1 tsp oregano
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1/2 tsp thyme
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1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, (or to taste (optional))
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1 (32 oz) carton low-sodium chicken broth ((4 cups))
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1/4 cup each chopped fresh parsley and green onions
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2 cups white rice, (cooked according to package directions)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper