Here is a recipe for red beans and rice ¹:

Ingredients:

1 pound dry kidney beans
¼ cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
6 cups water
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon dried sage
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
4 cups water
2 cups long grain white rice

Instructions:

  1. Rinse beans and soak in a large pot of water overnight.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Cook onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water.
  5. Stir cooked vegetables into beans.
  6. Season with bay leaves, parsley, thyme, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and sage.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  8. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
  9. Stir sausage into beans and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, prepare the rice.
  11. Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan.
  12. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  13. Serve beans over steamed white rice.