Make the Perfect Red Beans and Rice

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while smoked sausage can be more budget-friendly.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

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

Start with a medium flame and add olive oil to coat the bottom of the pot.

Cut the andouille sausage into desired sizes and add to the pot to cook.

Cook the sausage until it releases flavor and forms a crust on the bottom of the pot.

Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside, leaving the flavorful bits in the pot.

Add chopped onion to the pot and cook for about 1 minute to release its acids and flavors.

Add minced garlic to the onions and cook until fragrant.

Add Creole seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.

Pour in 6 quarts of water and bring to a boil.

Add the pre-soaked red beans to the boiling water.

Reduce heat to a simmer and add the smoked turkey to the pot.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt and black pepper if desired.

Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour, checking occasionally to ensure nothing is sticking to the bottom.

After 1 hour, check the beans and stir, making sure to find and remove any bay leaves that may have been added.

Cover the pot again and continue to simmer for another hour.

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