January 11th Recipe of the Day

Red Beans and Rice

1 tbsp Canola Oil

1 Cup Chopped Onion

½ Cup Chopped Bell Peppers

½ Cup Chopped Celery

1 tsp Salt

½ tsp Cayenne Pepper

¼ tsp Pepper

5 Bay Leaves

1 Pound Ham, cut

1 pound Smoked Sausage

1 lb Dried Red Beans

1 tbsp Chopped Garlic

8 cups Water

Cooked Rice

Heat oil in large pan. Sauté onions, bell peppers, celery, salt, cayenne, pepper and thyme for about 5 minutes.  Add the bay leaves, ham, and sausage, sauté for 5-6 minutes.  Add the beans, garlic and just enough water, about 8 cups, to cover the ingredients.  Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium, simmer uncovered for 3-3 ½ hours, stirring occasionally. Add water when needed if the mixture starts to become too thick. The mixture should be soupy but not watery.   Serve over rice.