Name: Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound dry red kidney beans (or another variety of red beans); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 cup onion (chopped); 1 green bell pepper (chopped); 1/2 cup celery (chopped); 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic; 6 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 dried bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1 smoked ham hock (or 1 ham bone or 1 cup diced smoked ham); 1 pound andouille sausage (cut into quarters lengthwise and sliced); 6 cups cooked white rice; 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as chopped parsley and sliced green onions); salt and pepper to taste