Kenji´s Red Beans and Rice

HANDS-ON TIME: 1 HOUR TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES MAKES: 6 SERVINGS

KITCHEN GEAR

Cutting board
Sharp knife (adult needed)
Measuring spoons
Measuring cups
Can opener
Strainer or colander
Large Dutch oven or
pot with lid
Heatproof spatula
Pot holders

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 pound smoked turkey sausage1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped4 celery stalks, finely chopped1 teaspoon salt4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced½ teaspoon to 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (depending on how hot you like it)1 teaspoon ground sage (if you like)¼ teaspoon black pepper2 (15-ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed3 cups water2 bay leavesCooked brown rice, for servingHot sauce, for serving (Kenji likes Crystal or Frank’s)