Cajun Red Beans and Rice

I've altered and shortened this recipes considerably over the years.

This is the easiest and most recent take on the original.

2 cans small red beans (Goya not drained)

1 package Andouille sausage, diced (Niman Ranch brand if available)

2-4 medium yellow onions

2 - 3 cloves minced garlic

1 chopped red bell pepper

1-2 poblanos

6ish stalks chopped celery

1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

2 tsp smoked paprika

1 cup tomato sauce (1 small can) or chopped canned tomatoes

2 teaspoons dried oregano (or use fresh if available)

1 teaspoon dried thyme (or use fresh if available)

½ bunch chopped Italian parsley

6-8 chopped green onions

4 - 5 cups cooked white rice, Basmati is recommended.

Sauté onions and celery gently for 4-5 minutes, then add peppers and garlic and continue sweating the veggies.
Add all other ingredients except parsley and green onions. Simmer about 30 minutes then add parsley and green onions last. Do not add salt until the end. May be thickened with flour and water.

Serve over hot white rice.

-Kate