Best Red Beans and Rice Recipe - Southern Classic - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry red beans
• 12-14 ounces andouille sausage, sliced ¼-inch thick
• 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
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ tablespoon butter
• 6-7 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
• ¼ cup chopped fresh green onions, plus more for garnish
• 1½ cups long grain brown or white rice, cooked