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www.RecipeFaire.com Presents:
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Red Beans and Rice
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by:
Amber Smithson
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Red Beans and Rice Recipe is a touch of New Orleans using kidney beans, onion, bell pepper, garlic, celery, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, Cajun seasonings and rice to make this red beans and rice recipe.
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INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dry kidney beans
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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6 cups water
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2 bay leaves
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 teaspoon dried sage
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1 tablespoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
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4 cups water
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2 cups long grain white rice
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DIRECTIONS
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1:
Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight OR bring beans to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. After boiling, soak beans in the same water for 1 hour. If beans soaked overnight, rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water.
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2:
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
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3:
Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
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4:
Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.
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