If you're a fan of spicy and flavorful dishes, then you'll love this traditional Louisiana-style Red Beans and Rice with Andouille Sausage recipe. This dish is perfect for any occasion and can be served as a hearty main course or as a side dish. The combination of red beans, andouille sausage, and rice is a classic Southern comfort food that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
This recipe is very easy to make and can be prepared in under an hour. The ingredients are simple and easy to find at your local grocery store. To make this dish, you'll need:
- 1 pound of dry red kidney beans
- 1 pound of andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of long-grain white rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
To start, rinse the red beans and soak them overnight. In a large pot, sauté the andouille sausage until browned. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot and sauté until the vegetables are soft. Add the bay leaves, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to the pot and stir to combine. Drain the soaked beans and add them to the pot along with 4 cups of chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and the mixture has thickened.
While the beans are cooking, prepare the rice according to the package instructions. Once the beans are done, remove the bay leaves and season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the red beans and sausage over a bed of rice and garnish with parsley and a lemon wedge.