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Red Beans And Rice Recipe

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Indulge in the heart of Southern cuisine with this Red Beans and Rice recipe, a robust and flavorful dish featuring tender red beans and spicy Andouille sausage, simmered to perfection. This classic comfort food is not only satisfying but also easy to prepare, making it a perennial favorite for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. Serve it over fluffy rice for a truly comforting meal that warms the soul.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb dry red beans
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
  • ½ tbsp butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt (to taste)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • ¼ cup green onions, chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • 1½ cups long grain rice (cooked)

Instructions

  1. Soak the beans overnight in water.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the Andouille sausage slices and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, melt butter and sauté onions for 3 minutes. Add celery and bell peppers; cook for an additional 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
  4. Mix in salt, oregano, thyme, paprika, cayenne, and black pepper; cook for a minute. Add vegetable broth and scrape up browned bits.
  5. Drain and rinse soaked beans; add to the pot with browned sausage.
  6. Add bay leaves, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 1½ to 2 hours until beans are tender.
  7. Remove bay leaves; mash one cup of beans and stir back into the pot for creaminess.
  8. Adjust thickness with additional broth if needed; taste and season as desired.
  9. Stir in parsley and green onions; let cook for another 5 minutes before serving over rice.

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