Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 3 oz. (85 g) Andouille sausage
• 1 (150 g) green or red bell pepper, diced
• 1 (150 g) small onion (white, yellow, red or combination), diced
• 2 stalks (140 g) celery, diced
• 4 oz. (115 g) smoked ham
• 15 oz. (430 g) canned low sodium kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup (240 ml) low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine
• 3/4 cup (150 g) brown or white rice
• Seasonings
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) hot sauce (Tabasco or another brand)