Simple Beans and Rice

This is not a recipe you will have time to make after a typical workday, but when you put it together on the weekend, you will have it to eat all through the week.

You’ll Need:

·         1 pound dry red beans
·         1/4 cup olive oil
·         1 large onion, chopped
·         1 bell pepper, chopped
·         2 tablespoons minced garlic
·         2 stalks celery, chopped
·         6 cups water
·         2 bay leaves
·         1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
·         1 teaspoon dried thyme
·         1/4 teaspoon dried sage
·         1 tablespoon dried parsley
·         1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
·         1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
·         4 cups water
·         2 cups long grain white rice

Directions

1.    Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
2.    In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
3.    Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
4.    Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
5.    Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.
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