Treebeards Red Beans

Name: Treebeards Red Beans
Ingredients: 1 lb. dried light red kidney beans; 2 qt. water; 2 medium onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1/2 large bell pepper, chopped; 2 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1 1/2 tsp. oregano; 1 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 3/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices; shredded cheddar cheese; chopped green onions

14 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. dried light red kidney beans
2 qt. water
2 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 large bell pepper, chopped
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. thyme
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
shredded cheddar cheese
chopped green onions

Directions

1

Wash beans under cold, running water.
2

Place in a heavy 5 quart pot.
3

Cover with 2 quarts water.
4

Let beans soak overnight. Or, cover beans with 2 quarts water, bring to a boil.
5

reduce heat, cover and boil 2 minutes.
6

Turn off heat and let sit 1 hour before continuing.
7

Do not drain off water.
8

Two hours before serving, add chopped onions, celery and bell pepper to beans. With spoon, gently push vegetables below water line.
9

Cover pot and bring to a boil.
10

Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.