Creole Red Beans and Rice
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Ingredients
- RED BEANS
- 1 (1 lb) package red kidney beans
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 4 celery ribs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons pepper
- 2 tablespoons creole seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 quarts water
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- Rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup rice
- 1 tablespoon margarine
Details
Servings 6
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Soak kidney beans overnight.
Pour out water and add 3 quarts fresh water.
Chop onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
Add to beans.
Add salt, pepper and Creole seasoning.
Cover and cook on low heat 4 hours.
Cut smoked sausage in 1 1/2-inch rounds.
Add to beans and cook 45 minutes.
Stir beans occasionally while cooking.
Rice: Bring 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon margarine to boil.
Add 1 cup rice; cover and simmer on low until water steams away.
Serve Red Beans over hot, steaming rice.
Total time: 18 hrs but so worth the wait!
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