Red Beans and Rice

1 lb. dry red beans soaked overnight or two cans of red beans...for either, drain and rinse well

2 Tbs. olive or avocado oil

14 oz. sausage I always use a beef or chicken sausage but Andouille would be great

1 yellow onion, diced

1 poblano pepper, diced or you can use green bell pepper

3 ribs celery, diced

4 coves of garlic

2 tsp. smoked paprika

1 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. thyme

1 tsp. garlic

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper or smoked cayenne

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

5 Cups water

Over medium heat, sauté the sausage and set aside.

In the same pot, sauté onion, pepper, celery and garlic 

Add the spices and stir

Add the sausage and stir

Add the beans

Add the water and let it come to a boil then turn down to medium.  Let it cook for an hour stirring occasionally.

Serve over white rice and top with diced green onions.

Monday was a cold, windy day so this really hit the spot for dinner.  I served it with cornbread.