Rich and Flavorful Louisiana Red Beans and Rice with Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups long grain rice, uncooked
• 14 ounces smoked andouille sausage
• 1 pound dried red beans
• 3 celery stalks
• 1 large yellow onion
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup of parsley, chopped
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon of cracked black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of salt, or more for taste
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne for heat
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
• 6 cups of water
• 2 tablespoons of your favorite cooking oil