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Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
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A classic Louisiana dish featuring red beans cooked with spices and served over rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb dried red beans
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Rinse the red beans and soak overnight.
  2. In a large pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened.
  3. Add sausage and cook until lightly browned.
  4. Drain beans and add to the pot with bay leaves, thyme, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove bay leaves and mash some beans to thicken the sauce.
  8. Serve over rice and garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Soaking beans overnight reduces cooking time.
  • For extra flavor, use andouille sausage.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day.

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