Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb, soaked overnight dried red kidney beans
• 12 oz, sliced andouille sausage
• 1 cup each the holy trinity (onion, celery, bell pepper)
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 2 sprigs / 2 leaves thyme and bay leaves
• 3 cups, cooked long grain rice

Instructions

1. 1.Sauté sausage until browned; remove. Cook holy trinity and garlic in same pot.
2. 2.Add drained beans, broth to cover, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves.
3. 3.Simmer 2.5-3 hours, mashing some beans for creaminess.
4. 4.Return sausage; serve over white rice with hot sauce.