Louisiana Style Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb. dry red beans ($1.49)
• 2 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.08)
• 14 oz. Andouille sausage ($3.79)
• 1 yellow onion ($0.32)
• 1 green bell pepper ($0.69)
• 3 ribs celery ($0.46)
• 4 cloves garlic ($0.32)
• 2 tsp smoked paprika ($0.20)
• 1 tsp dried oregano ($0.10)
• 1 tsp dried thyme ($0.10)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder ($0.05)
• 1/2 tsp onion powder ($0.05)
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ($0.03)
• 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
• 2 bay leaves ($0.60)
• 6 cups water ($0.00)
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley ($0.20)
• 1 Tbsp salt, or to taste ($0.10)
• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice (uncooked) ($0.93)
• 3 green onions ($0.22)