Main Dishes
Garlic, minced
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tbsp. olive oil
One package pre-cooked Cajun sausage, chopped
One can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups white rice, rinsed
3 cups chicken broth
In a large pot on medium heat, add the olive oil and minced garlic. Saute for roughly 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the onion and celery. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the smoked paprika, paprika, oregano, time, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly and sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes.
To the pot, add the chopped to sausage, kidney beans, green pepper, and white rice. Stir everything together and add the three cups of chicken broth. Make sure everything is fully covered with liquid ( especially the rice ), bring to a boil, and then reduce to medium - low. cover and allow to cook for roughly 30 minutes, or until the rice is soft and almost all the liquid has evaporated.
Remove from the heat, stir, serve and enjoy!