Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound dried red beans (preferably New Orleans Camellia brand)
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced 1/2-inch thick (smoked sausage can also be used)
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium onions, finely diced
• 1 large rib celery, finely diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 bunch fresh green onions, chopped
• Cooked white long-grain rice, for serving