Plated: Fat Tuesday fare for February
February 2026
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry kidney beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 6 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 pound sausage sliced into rounds (beef, turkey, chicken, venison)
- 4 cups long grain white rice, cooked
Directions
Rinse dry beans and soak in a large pot of water overnight.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in olive oil — about 5 minutes.
Rinse beans and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups of water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, parsley, thyme, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and sage. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 ½ hours or convert it to a crock pot and cook on high for about 1.5 to 2.5 hours, or on low for 4 to 6 hours.
Stir the sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes, till the beans are tender.
Meanwhile, prepare the rice per package instructions.
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Plated: Fat Tuesday fare for February
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