Red Beans And Rice
  1. Heat 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or other heavy, large pot over medium. Cook 1 large onion, coarsely chopped, 1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped, and 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add 1 lb. dried kidney beans, soaked overnight, drained, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and 2 fresh bay leaves. Cook, stirring often, 2 minutes.

  2. Pour in 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth or 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth plus 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Stir in ¼ cup finely chopped parsley, 1 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning, 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt, 1 tsp. ground sage, and 2 tsp. freshly ground pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, adding more broth or water (up to ½ cup) as needed to keep beans submerged, until beans are tender but still intact, 1½–2 hours. Add 6 oz. andouille sausage, cut into ½" pieces, and simmer 30 minutes. Taste and add more salt if needed; remove and discard bay leaves.

  3. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 2 cups long-grain rice and remaining 2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook rice until grains are tender and liquid is absorbed, 30–35 minutes.

  4. Divide rice among bowls and ladle beans over. Top with parsley.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍚Rice Dish

CuisineCajun

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 2h

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