BIG OLE BILL'S RED BEANS AND RICE

Big Ole Bill's Red Beans and Rice image

Provided by Bill Heleine @Bigolebill

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound(s) dry red kidney beans
1 large chopped onion
2 large celery stalks chopped
1 chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup(s) olive oil
2 tablespoon(s) minced garlic
2 whole bay leaves
6 cup(s) water
1/4 teaspoon(s) dried sage
1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
1 tablespoon(s) dried parsley
1 tablespoon(s) cajun seasoning
2 pound(s) andouille sausage sliced
salt and pepper to taste
long grain rice

Steps:

Rinse the kidney beans in a strainer. Put them in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak overnight.
Heat the oil in a skillet on medium heat, and then add the celery, garlic, bell pepper and onion to the pan. Continue to cook for about five minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened. Set aside.
Rinse and drain the beans. Put them in a large pot with 6 cups of water. Add the vegetable mixture you just fried to the pot.
Add the bay leaves, thyme, sage, Cajun seasoning, and parsley to the pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer. Cook for two hours uncovered.
Add a small amount of salt and pepper to taste. Stir the sausage into the pot and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
While it simmering, cook your rice according to package directions. I personally like jasmine rice, but any type will work including white and brown.
Serve the beans and sausage dish over the rice.