Red Beans and Rice with Kielbasa

By á-47

Ingredients

• 1 lb. dried red kidney beans
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. kielbasa, cut into 1/4" rounds
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 garlic coves, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp. chopped resh parsley
• 3/4 tea salt
• 1 1/2 tea. hot sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups hot cooked white rice

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse beans. Place beans in a large bowl or dutch oven. Cover with water by serveral inches. Let soak overnight.

Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add kielbasa and cook until browned on both sides. Add onion, celery and garlic. Cook until onion is tender. Drain beans and add to pan. Add chicken broth and enough water to cover by 2 inches. Add parsley, salt and hot sauce.

Cook beans until tender, 1 1/2 to1 3/4 hours. Add more water if needed.

Serve over hot rice.

Serves 8