Southern Red Beans Rice (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1.5 cups long grain rice, uncooked
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14 ounces smoked andouille sausage
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1 pound dried red beans
→ Veggies and Fresh Seasonings
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3 celery stalks
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1 large yellow onion
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1 green bell pepper
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1/4 cup of parsley, chopped
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3 green onions, sliced
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4 garlic cloves
→ Herbs & Spices
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1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
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2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
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2 bay leaves
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1/4 teaspoon of cracked black pepper
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1 tablespoon of salt, or more for taste
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne for heat
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
→ Basics for Cooking
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6 cups of water
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2 tablespoons of your favorite cooking oil
# Method:
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Take a big bowl, fill it with the beans, and add enough water to double their height. Let this sit in the fridge all night.
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Slice up the sausage into rounds. Heat some cooking oil in a pan, then fry those sausage pieces until they're browned. Scoop them out and save them in the fridge while you handle the rest.
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Cut up that onion, bell pepper, and celery into small pieces. Mince those garlic cloves too. Toss all of it into the sausage grease and cook until the onion turns soft and clear.
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Sprinkle the seasonings over the veggies and mix them in for a minute. Grab the beans you soaked, drain and rinse them, then throw them into the pot. Add six cups of water, bring it all to a boil, then simmer for an hour while stirring every so often.
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After about an hour, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the broth. Let this cook for 30 more minutes without a lid to get that creamy texture.
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While the beans finish up, cook your rice. Use 3 cups of water for the 1.5 cups of rice, bring it to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Let it sit for 5 minutes after cooking, then fluff it up with a fork.
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Mix the sausage back into the beans, stir in the fresh parsley, and add more salt if needed. Serve the beans over a bed of hot rice, and top with some sliced green onions for a nice touch.
# Cook's Tips:
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This comforting Louisiana recipe is great for a group and tastes even better as leftovers.
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The total cost for this dish is around $9.75, breaking down to about $1.63 per serving.