My Easy Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240g) dry red kidney beans, rinsed and sorted
• 4 cups (960ml) water or low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 teaspoon (5g) dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon (5g) smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pound (450g) Andouille sausage, sliced or vegetarian sausage
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup (200g) long-grain white rice
• 2 cups (480ml) water
• 1 teaspoon (5g) salt (optional)