Southern Style Red Beans and Rice

andouille sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

Rinse and pick out any small rocks from the dried red kidney beans.

Soak the beans in a bowl of cool water in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.

Chop 1 medium white onion, 4 ribs of celery, and 1 medium bell pepper into bite-sized chunks.

In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for 7-9 minutes until softened and browned.

Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes.

Pour in 8 cups of chicken broth and add the drained soaked beans to the pot.

Add 4 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of sage, 1 teaspoon of thyme, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 1-2 teaspoons of cajun seasoning.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and let it simmer uncovered for about 1.5 hours.

After 1.5 hours, add 16 ounces of sliced andouille sausage and let it simmer for another 30 minutes.

Occasionally stir and mash some beans against the side of the pot for a creamy texture.

Remove bay leaves, season with salt and pepper to taste, and ladle over cooked rice.

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