Red Beans and Rice Recipe: Louisiana Comfort Food Done Right

Name: Red Beans and Rice Recipe: Louisiana Comfort Food Done Right
Ingredients: 1 pound (454g) dried red kidney beans, rinsed and picked over; 8 cups (1.9L) water (for soaking); 6 cups (1.4L) water (for cooking); 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup); 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup); 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup); 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons); 1 pound (454g) Andouille sausage, or smoked sausage of choice, sliced (about 3 cups); 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (like Tony Chachere's); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 1 bay leaf; Salt; freshly ground black pepper; Cooked white rice, long-grain or medium-grain; Hot sauce (optional); Chopped green onions (optional)

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Craving authentic red beans and rice? This recipe brings Louisiana comfort to your kitchen! Fluffy rice, savory sausage, and easy instructions.

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Ingredients

1 pound (454g) dried red kidney beans, rinsed and picked over
8 cups (1.9L) water (for soaking)
6 cups (1.4L) water (for cooking)
1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
1 pound (454g) Andouille sausage, or smoked sausage of choice, sliced (about 3 cups)
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (like Tony Chachere's)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
1 bay leaf
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
Cooked white rice, long-grain or medium-grain
Hot sauce (optional)
Chopped green onions (optional)