Red Beans and Rice is a classic Cajun meal. This is a quick meal to prepare and can be made mild as desired.
1 med sweet onion, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
1 green pepper, diced
2 green onions or scallions, diced
4 cloves garlic, pressed
12" andouille or smoked sausage
14oz can red beans ( or pink or pinto)
1 t thyme
1/4 t sage
4 bay leaves
1 c stock, pork or chicken
2 t paprika
1t salt at end, to taste
heat can be from one of these:
--1 t cajun seasoning like Tony Chachares or Zatarains
OR
-- 1/2 t black pepper and
-- 1/2 t cayenne pepper
Directions:
1. saute onions, celery, green pepper to golden and caramelized a bit
2. add sausage, pressed garlic, beans, stock, all spices. Simmer 15 min.
3. Serve over white rice.