Louisiana Style Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients
1 lb. dry Red Beans or Kidney Beans
2 tbsp cooking Oil
14 oz. Andouille sausage
1 Yellow Onion
1 Green Bell Pepper
3 Celery Stalks
4 tsp minced Garlic
2 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Dried Thyme
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/4 tsp black Pepper
2 Bay Leaves
6 cups water
1/4 cup chopped fresh Parsley (dried will work)
1 tbsp salt, or to taste
3 Green Onions
Beans and rice has always been known to be inexpensive and high on nutritional content. Latin American countries and Native Americans used beans and rice as a staple long before the European settlers arrived in America. Red Beans and Rice finds its origins from New Orleans Creole kitchens back in the 1700 and 1800’s.
Instructions
Watch VIDEO for step-by-step instructions.
Recipe and image courtesy of Louisiana Style Red Beans and Rice Recipe | #SoulFoodSunday - YouTube