Dd's Red Beans and Rice

This looks so good.  I'm wondering if I've ever had basmati rice before.

RED BEANS AND RICE WITH SAUSAGE

 

½ # dried kidney beans, soak overnight

3-4 c. water

½ TB vegetable oil

½ # andouille sausage, diced

1 stalk celery, diced

1 medium onion, chopped

¼ c. green bell pepper, diced

¼ c. red bell pepper, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 bay leaves

¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, or more, to taste

½ tsp. cumin

½ tsp. blackened/cajun seasoning

1 tsp. salt, or more, to taste

½ tsp. freshly cracked black pepper

For service: basmati rice, chopped green onion

 

In a mixing bowl cover beans completely with water. Allow to soak overnight.  Drain beans in a colander and pick them over, looking for any small stones. Transfer into a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a rapid boil. Reduce to medium boil. Allow to boil, stirring occasionally 45-60 minutes until tender.

 

Into separate saucepan brown sausage in oil until browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Set aside. 

Into saucepan add celery and onion, saute until just limp. Add bell peppers, garlic, bay leaves, red pepper flakes and seasoning. 

Return sausage to saucepan. Allow to simmer 15 minutes. 

For service: Ladle beans over rice, and garnish with green onions. Serves 4.