The Perfect Red Beans and Rice Recipe for Cozy Comfort Meals

Ingredients

• 12 to 14 ounces (340 to 397 grams) andouille sausage, cut into ¼-inch slices
• 1 pound (454 grams) dry red beans
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
• ¼ cup chopped fresh green onions plus more for garnish
• 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
• ½ tablespoon (7 grams) butter
• 6 to 7 cups (1.4 to 1.7 liters) low sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne red pepper or to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste