Red Beans and Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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1.5 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
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1 pound dried red beans
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14 ounces Andouille sausage, sliced
→ Fresh Veggies & Herbs
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1 green bell pepper
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1 yellow onion
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4 garlic cloves
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3 ribs of celery
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3 green onions, sliced for garnish
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1/4 cup parsley, chopped
→ Spices & Seasonings
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 tablespoon salt (adjust to your liking)
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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2 bay leaves
→ Cooking Staples
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6 cups water
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
# Instructions:
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The night before, put the beans in a big bowl and add water. Make sure there's about twice as much water as beans. Stash the bowl in the fridge to soak overnight.
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Cut the sausage into rounds, then cook them in oil over medium heat until they’re nicely browned. Pull them out with a slotted spoon and set aside in the fridge while you work on the veggies.
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Chop the onion, celery, and bell pepper into small pieces. Mince the garlic. Use the sausage drippings to sauté the veggies until the onion softens and looks clear.
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Toss in all your seasonings and stir them with the vegetables for about a minute. Drain and rinse the soaked beans, then add them and 6 cups of water to the pot. Bring everything to a boil, drop the heat, and let it gently cook for an hour. Don’t forget to stir every now and then.
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After an hour, mash some beans against the side of the pot to thicken things up. Let it cook uncovered for another 30 minutes so it gets nice and creamy.
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While the beans finish up, prepare the rice. Add 3 cups of water to the rice in a medium saucepan. Boil, then lower the heat and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes, then let it sit for 5 more minutes before fluffing.
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Stir the sausage back into the beans and add the parsley. Adjust the salt if needed. Dish up the beans over rice and sprinkle with green onions on top.
# Notes:
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This Louisiana favorite is great for feeding lots of people, and it actually tastes better the second day.
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Estimated cost comes to about $9.75 total, or $1.63 per serving.