Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients - Serves 6

• Green onions - 1/2 cup, chopped
• Cooked rice - 6 cups
• Black pepper - To taste
• Salt - To taste
• Creole seasoning - 2 tablespoons
• Bay leaves - 2
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Celery - 2 stalks, chopped
• Green bell pepper - 1, chopped
• Onion - 1 large, chopped
• Smoked sausage - 1 pound, sliced
• Red beans - 1 pound, dried

Let's Get Started

1. Rinse the red beans and soak them in water overnight. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned. Remove the sausage and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
4. Add the red beans, bay leaves, creole seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well.
5. Add enough water to cover the beans by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
6. Using a spoon, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the mixture.
7. Add the cooked sausage back to the pot and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
8. Serve the red beans over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Main Course
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 180 minutes
• Calories: 400
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 50g
• Protein: 20g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Sugar: 5g