Easy Red Beans and Rice

This easy red beans and rice recipe is a traditional favorite in Louisiana!

It's a great dish to serve at a Mardi Gras party or a Super Bowl party.

This recipe was found in an issue of Southern Living magazine, which is famous for delicious southern recipes.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound dried red kidney beans


• 2 large onions, chopped


• 2 celery stalks, chopped


• 1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped


• 1 garlic clove, pressed


• 2 pounds smoked sausage, sliced


• 1 teaspoon salt


• 1/2 tsp. pepper


• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley


• Hot cooked rice

How to Make Red Beans and Rice:

Bring kidney beans, next 4 ingredients, and water to cover to a boil in a Dutch oven. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours.

Brown sausage in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, and drain. Add sausage to bean mixture, and cook, uncovered, 1 hour or until beans are tender. (Add more water to prevent beans from sticking, if necessary).

Stir in salt, pepper, and parsley. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Makes 12 cups.

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