Red Beans and Rice

A cajun staple. Simple but, so good! Serve it with a slice of Nawlins crusty french bread.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb dried red kidney beans
• 8  cups water
• 1  onion
• 1  lb andouille sausage (or smoked sausage)
• 1  tablespoon  cajun seasoning (more if you like)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
•  salt

Directions

1. Rinse and clean beans good.
2. Put into a large soup pot.
3. Add water.
4. Slice onion and sausage into beans.
5. Add cajun seasoning and garlic powder.
6. Bring to a boil and let boil 15 minutes.
7. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours, until beans are tender.
8. Salt to taste.
9. Serve over hot cooked rice.