Red Beans And Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound dry red kidney beans
• 3 quarts water
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons seasoning
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) package smoked sausage, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 cup uncooked white rice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs 45 mins

Ready Time: 13 hrs 10 mins


• pick over kidney beans, place into a large bowl, and pour in enough water to cover by several inches. soak kidney beans overnight.
• drain kidney beans, transfer to a large soup pot, and cover with 3 quarts fresh water.
• stir in green bell pepper, onion, celery, salt, black pepper, seasoning, and garlic.
• cover the pot, place over medium heat, and bring to a boil.
• reduce heat to low and simmer until beans are tender, about 4 hours.
• mix smoked sausage into the beans; cook an additional 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• about 30 minutes before serving time, place 2 cups water and margarine into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• stir in rice, return to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. cover the pan and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. remove from heat and allow to stand covered for 5 minutes.
• serve red beans over cooked rice.