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Red Beans and Rice

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb bag of Camelia Red Kidney Beans
  • 1 medium onion
  • Andouille sausage can used smoked
  • Celery flakes
  • 1 T minced garlic
  • 1 -15 oz can petite diced tomatoes
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepperg
  • Bay leaf
  • 1 tsp ground cloves or 3-4 whole cloves
  • 6 cups water enough to cover beans by about 1 inch

Instructions
 

  • Cover beans with water and soak overnight.
  • Rinse and set aside.
  • In a large pot sauté sausage until browned over medium heat.
  • Add onions and celery and cook until onions are clear.
  • Add minced garlic, and cook for 2 mins more over medium heat.
  • Add water to pot.
  • Stir in beans and add remaining ingredients/spices.
  • Bring to a boil and let gently boil for about 45 mins.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for another 35-45 mins until water has reduced and beans are creamy.
  • Serve over rice