Authentic Big Easy Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups cooked white rice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
2 large celery ribs, chopped
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (add more broth as needed) or 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (add more broth as needed)
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 1/4 teaspoons cajun seasoning (Recommend Tony Chachere's)
14 -16 ounces sausage, Slice length wise and chop into bite sizes (Andouille preferred, can use Kielbasa, Smoked, Beef)
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and washed (this helps prevent gas)

Preparation

Prepare your rice as directed while meal is simmering.
Olive oil in dutch oven or large skillet, medium-low heat.
Add minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes.
Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery, saute for 6-8 minutes.
Add spices and broth, stirring well.
Add sausage and washed red kidney beans and fold in until well mixed.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes - cooking out most liquid
Taste test - This is the time to add a little more cajun spice.
Remove bay leaves.
Spoon mixture over 3/4 - 1 cup cooked rice.