Easy Red Beans And Rice

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1. 1

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 6 minutes.

   Около 7 мин

2. 2

   Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

   Около 1 мин

3. 3

   Add the chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.

   Около 10 мин

   Бележка на готвача: Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot as the vegetables release their moisture.

4. 4

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.

   Около 1 мин

5. 5

   Return the sausage to the pot. Stir in the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, smoked paprika, cayenne, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaves.

   Около 3 мин

6. 6

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for at least 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

   Около 45 мин

   Бележка на готвача: A long, slow simmer helps the flavors meld together.

7. 7

   While the beans simmer, prepare the rice. Combine the rice, water, and salt for the rice in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.

   Около 5 мин

   Бележка на готвача: You can start this step about 25 minutes after the beans begin to simmer.

8. 8

   Once boiling, immediately cover the rice, reduce heat to the lowest setting, and cook for 18 minutes. Do not lift the lid.

   Около 18 мин

9. 9

   Remove the rice from the heat and let it stand, still covered, for 10 minutes to steam.

   Около 10 мин

   Бележка на готвача: This step makes the rice fluffy and prevents it from being sticky.

10. 10

    After the beans have simmered, use the back of a spoon to mash about a cup of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the sauce.

    Около 2 мин

11. 11

    Remove and discard the bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

    Около 1 мин

12. 12

    Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and serve the red beans and sausage mixture over top, garnished with sliced green onions if you like.

    Около 2 мин