Easy Red Beans & Rice | Good Meals for Hard Times

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: hot dogs

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while hot dogs are often more affordable.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

Brown rice is more nutritious and has a lower glycemic index.

Soak red beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the beans.

In a large pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until soft.

Add garlic and cook for another minute.

Stir in the soaked beans, bay leaves, thyme, and chicken broth.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5 hours.

Add sausage, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Cook for an additional 30 minutes until beans are tender.

Serve over cooked rice.

Cooking Techniques

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