Red Beans and Rice - Pungu’s Kitchen

Ingredients

• dried red kidney beans (or 2 cans of kidney beans if you prefer): 1 lb (450g)
• smoked sausage or andouille sausage, sliced: 1 lb (450g)
• onion, finely chopped: 1 medium
• celery stalks, chopped: 2
• green bell pepper, chopped: 1
• garlic, minced: 3 cloves
• dried thyme: 1 tsp
• smoked paprika (optional): 2 tsp
• cayenne pepper (adjust for heat preference): 1 tsp
• chicken broth or water: 4 cups
• vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• white rice: 2 cups
• water: 4 cups
• salt: 1 tsp