Red Beans And Rice With Sausage - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb spicy smoked sausage
1 large onion, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, divided
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Cut smoked sausage into 1/4 inch thick slices. Cook in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until browned.
Remove sausage and drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 teaspoon drippings in pan.
Saute onion and celery in hot drippings over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic, 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and rice. Saute 3 minutes.
Stir in broth, next 3 ingredients and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. Bring to boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in sausage and parsley; let stand, covered for 10 minutes or until rice is tender.
Serve with hot sauce if desired.