White beans and rice | Some Natalie's corner of the internet

Ingredients

• 0.5 lbs great northern beans
• 0.5 lbs smoked sausage, like andouille, diced
• 1-2 tbsp fat, like veggie oil or bacon fat
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• A couple ribs of celery, finely diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 or 3 cloves of garlic, finely diced
• 1 or 2 bay leaves
• A few drops of liquid smoke (optional)
• 1 can (12 oz) of beer (optional)
• 1 tbsp of cajun seasoning
• A handful of fresh chopped parsley or 2 tablespoons of dried
• A spoon of roux
• Chicken broth or water (lots)
• Hot sauce, chopped scallions, bacon bits, and rice for serving