Simple and Delicious Easy Red Beans and Rice Recipe

This easy red beans and rice recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for any weeknight dinner. The combination of tender red beans, savory sausage, and aromatic spices will have your taste buds dancing. Serve this dish with fluffy white rice for a hearty meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried red beans
• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked white rice, for serving

Directions

1. Rinse the red beans and pick out any debris. Place in a large pot and cover with water. Let soak overnight.
2. In a large skillet, sauté the sausage until browned. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
3. Transfer the sausage and vegetable mixture to the pot of red beans. Add bay leaves, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until beans are tender.
5. Serve the red beans and sausage over cooked white rice. Enjoy!

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