Red Beans and Rice

This is a meal that we eat at least once a month and all of the family likes it! We have made it the hard way (dried red beans, soak them over night, rinse, simmer all day...) and below... the EASY way! This is a recipe that we make for friends often and I have shared with anyone I can because it is so simple!

4 cans of red beans (drained and rinsed)

1 tsp garlic in oil

1 package new orleans style andouille smoked sausage (sliced)

1 cup water

1 bay leaf
serve with white rice

Sautee the sliced andouille sausage over low heat with garlic in oil until starts to darken. Add red beans and water and simmer 20 minutes or more. Serve over rice. This can also be prepared and put in the crock pot on low all day. sautee meat and then add it and beans and water to crokpot, use 2 cups water if cooking all day. Or prepare in dutch oven and place in oven or warming drawer on warm while at practices/games. We eat this with a salad and french bread (make or buy). Leftover rice can be saved to add to another meal (if a small amount, save for soup).

Serves a family of 6...prep/cook time- about 40 minutes