Red Beans And Rice | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 pound boiled ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 6 ounces smoked sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices (1 cup)
• 1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and sorted over, soaked overnight and drained
• 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 8 to 10 cups water
• 2 recipes Steamed Rice