AmyZoe's Red Beans and Rice

Submitted by AmyZoe

"This is terrific served with rice and some cornbread. Brings me back to Louisiana.. Recipe courtesy of Damn Delicious."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 12 7⁄8 ounces smoked andouille sausages, thinly sliced
• 1 medium sweet onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, salt free
• 45 ounces red beans, rinsed and drained (3 cans)
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• kosher salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

directions

1. In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Working in batches, add sausage and cook, stirring frequently until sausage is lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
3. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, and Cajun seasoning until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Stir in red beans, chicken stock, hot sauce, bay leaf, and sausage. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bring to a boil and cover and reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to simmer until reduced, an additional 15 minutes.
7. Using a wooden spoon, mash beans until slightly thickened. If desired, season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8. Serve immediately topped with rice and garnished with parsley, if desired.