Louisiana Red Beans and Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Beans
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450 g dry red beans
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2 tablespoons cooking oil
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400 g Andouille sausage, sliced
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1 yellow onion, diced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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3 ribs celery, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.5 teaspoon onion powder
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0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 bay leaves
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1.5 litres water
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0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
→ For Serving
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270 g long grain white rice, uncooked
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3 green onions, sliced
# Instructions:
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Rinse and sort the red beans thoroughly. Soak them overnight in plenty of water, or employ a quick-soak technique if pressed for time. Drain beans and set aside for cooking.
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In a large pot over medium heat, warm the cooking oil. Add sliced Andouille sausage and cook until evenly browned. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and reserve.
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In the same pot, add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
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Incorporate smoked paprika, dried oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and bay leaves. Stir and cook for 1 minute, allowing the spices to become fragrant.
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Add the soaked and drained beans to the pot followed by 1.5 litres water. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 90 to 120 minutes, or until beans are tender. Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary to cover beans.
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Return browned sausage to the pot during the final 30 minutes of cooking. Continue simmering until beans are creamy and the flavors are well developed.
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Remove bay leaves. Stir in chopped fresh parsley and adjust seasoning with salt to taste.
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While the beans are cooking, cook long grain white rice separately according to the package instructions.
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Ladle the beans and sausage mixture over a bed of steamed white rice. Garnish generously with sliced green onions before serving.
# Notes:
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For enhanced flavor, allow the beans to cool and reheat the next day; the taste improves as the flavors meld.