Red Beans and Rice – New Orleans Style | Easy One Pot Southern Comfort Food

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.

Sort through the red beans, removing any broken ones or debris.

In a pot, add enough hot water to cover the beans by about an inch.

Bring the water to a boil.

Add the sorted beans to the boiling water and let it boil for a moment before turning off the heat.

Cover the pot and let the beans sit in the hot water for about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Prep the vegetables: wash the celery, cut off the white parts, and chop into thirds.

Chop the bell pepper and onion into desired sizes for texture and flavor.

Cut the andouille sausage into strips or pieces as preferred.

Heat 2 tablespoons of garlic-infused olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until translucent.

Add the bell pepper and celery to the pan and continue to sauté until softened.

Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for about a minute until fragrant.

Add the smoked turkey wings and andouille sausage to the pan, stirring to combine.

Season the mixture with bay leaves, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Once the beans have soaked, drain and add them to the pan with the sausage and vegetables.

Pour in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce heat and let it simmer until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally.

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