New Orleans Red Beans And Rice Recipe

andouille sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Chicken sausage reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

red beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are similar in texture and flavor.

In a large stock pot, over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of water. Add in the onion and green bell pepper. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes.

Add the smoked sausage, salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning. Continue to sauté until the sausage has some char on it, about 5 minutes.

Add the remaining water, dried beans, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer, cover, and continue to simmer for 5 hours, until the beans are tender.

Serve the red bean and sausage mixture over cooked white rice.

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