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Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups water
1 onion, chopped
1 sweet green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 chile pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups cooked rice
In a 4-quart pot, combine the beans, 2 cups of the water, onions, sweet peppers, parsley, garlic, chile peppers, pepper flakes, ground red pepper, bay leaves, thyme and basil. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the bay leaves from the bean mixture and discard them. Serve the beans over the rice.
Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
1 pound red beans, washed, drained, and
soaked in water overnight, drained
3 cups water
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 large bay leaf, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup cooking oil
Salt and pepper
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Steaming rice
Place beans in cold water in a 4-quart pot. Add garlic, celery, bay leaf, onion, and oil and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours. Add water as needed, stirring occasionally.
Add salt, pepper, sausage, and parsley and continue cooking over low heat for about 1 hour. Serve over a mound of steaming rice and enjoy!
Serves 6 to 8 people.
