White Beans N Rice
Source of Recipe
Willie Crawford's Soul Food Recipes Newsletter
List of Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound smoked or Andouille or Cajun style sausage, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 large stalk celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound Great Northern Beans
8-10 cups water
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 bay leaf
Salt & pepper, to taste
Creole seasoning, to taste
1/2 cup chopped green onions, plus extra for garnish
Hot cooked riceRecipe
Rinse and sort beans.
To a large heavy pot over medium heat, add oil.
Add sliced sausage to pot, and saut� for 5 minutes.
Add onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to pot, and saut�
till soft and translucent.
Add beans, water, cayenne, and bay leaf to pot.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 1-2 hours,
or until beans are tender. Add additional water as necessary.
For a creamier consistency, mash some beans against the side of
the pot.
Add salt, pepper, and creole seasoning to taste.
Just before serving, stir in fresh parsley and green onions, and
serve with hot cooked rice.
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