Tough economic times call for appropriate actions, but that doesn't mean Chez doesn't get to eat well... and this dish encompasses all that is right with dining on a budget. Served with a little crusty garlic bread... well, it was the hit of the evening, mon ami!
- Chez
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried red kidney beans
- 1/2 lb andouille smoked sausage, thinly sliced
- 3 celery ribs,chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 clove garlic,minced
- 1 Tbsp creole seasoning
- 3 c uncooked long-grain rice
- 3 each sliced scallions
Directions Place beans in a dutch oven;add water 2 inches above beans. Bring to a boil. boil 1 minute;cover,remove from heat, and soak 1 hour.Drain Saute sausage and next three ingredients in dutch oven over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until sausage is browned. Add garlic;saute 1 minute. Add beans,Creole seasoning and 7 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Serve with red bean mixture. Garnish with scallions.
