Louisiana-Style Rice with Azuki Beans

⏱️ Prep: 25 min🍳 Cook: 3 min

Nutrition

630

Calories

—

Protein

—

Carbs

—

Fat

—	1 pound dry kidney beans
—	1/4 cup olive oil
—	1 large onion, chopped
—	1 green bell pepper, chopped
—	2 tablespoons minced garlic
—	2 stalks celery, chopped
—	6 cups water
—	2 bay leaves
—	1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
—	1 teaspoon dried thyme
—	1/4 teaspoon dried sage
—	1 tablespoon dried parsley
—	1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
—	1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
—	4 cups water
—	2 cups long grain white rice

Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.