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

Directions

1. Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
2. Heat oil over medium heat in skillet. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Rinse soaked 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.
4. Slice sausage and place into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the white rice in rice maker.
6. Place beans over rice and enjoy 🙂