Recipe Report: Red Beans and Rice

Red beans and rice is one of the go-to, comfort food recipes in the Milne household.  My favorite part about this recipe is the fact that you can make it on a Sunday night and eat it throughout the week, and it just gets better and better!

Red Beans and Rice:
Yield- 8-10 servings
Prep Time- 20 minutes
Cook Time- 2 hours

3 Celery Stalks
2 Bell Peppers
1 Medium Yellow Onion
1 Tbsp Garlic
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
5 cans Red Beans
1 lb Smoked Link Sausage (we use a local favorite, Conecuh)
1 Tbsp Thyme
4 Bay Leaves
Salt and Pepper
2 cups Long Grain Rice

Suggested Toppings:
Fritos
Cheddar Cheese
Hot Sauce

Directions:
1) Dice the celery, pepper, and garlic.
2) Heat the olive oil on low and add the diced celery, pepper, and garlic.
3) Slice the sausage into bite size pieces and brown in a separate pan.
4) Then add the browned sausage and the 5 cans of red beans to the celery, pepper, and garlic.
5) Add the thyme, bay leaves, and salt and pepper to taste (I do not rinse my beans so I do not add salt)
6) Let simmer for approximately 2 hours to let all the flavors soak in
7) About 15 minutes before eating prepare the rice according to package
8) Add your desired toppings, and enjoy!

Elizabeth Milne, MS, RD, LD