Louisiana Style Red Beans And Rice With Sausage

andouille sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

red beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are similar in taste and texture.

green bell pepper

🥗Healthier: yellow bell pepper

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed peppers

Frozen peppers are convenient and often cheaper.

andouille sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in calories.

Soak red beans overnight in water, then drain.

In a large pot, cook andouille sausage over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the pot; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add soaked beans, bay leaves, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt to the pot.

Pour in enough water to cover the beans by 2 inches; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beans are tender.

Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary to keep beans submerged.

Remove bay leaves and mash some beans against the side of the pot for creaminess.

While beans cook, prepare rice according to package instructions.

Serve beans over rice, garnished with chopped green onions and parsley.

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