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\"\"\"\" This is not a recipe you will have time to make after a typical workday, but when you put it together on the weekend, you will have it to eat all through the week.<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
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You\u2019ll Need:<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>1 pound dry red beans<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>1\/4 cup olive oil<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>1 large onion, chopped<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>1 bell pepper, chopped<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>2 tablespoons minced garlic<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>2 stalks celery, chopped<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>6 cups water<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>2 bay leaves<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>1\/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>1 teaspoon dried thyme<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>1\/4 teaspoon dried sage<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>1 tablespoon dried parsley<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>1 pound andouille sausage, sliced<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>4 cups water<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>2 cups long grain white rice<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Directions<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>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.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>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.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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