Red Beans and Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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14 ounces Andouille sausage
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1.5 cups uncooked long grain white rice
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1 pound dry red beans
→ Fresh Vegetables & Herbs
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1 green bell pepper
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1 yellow onion
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4 cloves garlic
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3 green onions
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1/4 cup fresh parsley
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3 ribs celery
→ Seasonings & Spices
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2 bay leaves
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
→ Cooking Essentials
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6 cups water
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2 tablespoons cooking oil
# Instructions:
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Put the dry beans in a big bowl and cover them with water—double their volume. Pop the bowl in the fridge overnight.
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Cut the sausage into small rounds, then cook them in oil over medium heat until they're golden. Take them out with a slotted spoon and stash them in the fridge for now.
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Dice the onion, pepper, and celery, and mince the garlic. Toss them into the leftover sausage oil and cook until the onion's nice and soft.
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Sprinkle in all the spices and cook for a quick minute. Rinse the soaked beans, toss them into the pot with the water, and bring it all to a boil. Lower the heat and let it bubble gently for an hour, stirring now and then.
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Once the hour's up, press some beans against the pot's side to thicken things up. Leave it uncovered and let it go for another 30 minutes.
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While the beans finish up, cook the rice. Combine the rice and water in a saucepan, bring it to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Let it sit for 5 more minutes before fluffing it with a fork.
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Stir the sausage back into the beans, toss in some fresh parsley, and adjust the salt as needed. Dish it up over the warm rice and sprinkle with green onions.
# Notes:
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This traditional Louisiana meal is great for a crowd and tastes amazing if you save some for the next day.
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The entire dish costs roughly $9.75 to make, or $1.63 per serving.