Red Beans Served With Rice

• ounces dried red kidney beans, bag↗16 ounces
• small onion, chopped↗1
• small garlic cloves, cloves chopped↗3
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• tablespoon black pepper↗1 tablespoon
• tablespoon chili powder↗1 tablespoon
• teaspoon garlic powder↗1 teaspoon
• bay leaves↗2
• tablespoon paprika↗1 tablespoon
• teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ounces smoked sausage, sliced↗16 ounces
• cup cold water1 cup
• tablespoon flour↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Soak beans over night or quick soak according to the package.

2. 2

   Add beans to 6 cups of water.

3. 3

   Add all seasonings and sauage.

4. 4

   Bring to a rapid boil, and reduce heat to a medium simmer.

5. 5

   Cover, stirring occasionally for 1 to 1 1/2 hour, or until beans or tender.

6. 6

   Remove bay leaves.

7. 7

   Add 1 tbl flour to 1 cup of COLD water and whisk together.

8. 8

   Pour in beans slowly will stirring.

9. 9

   Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes.

10. 10

    Serve over rice with some good garlic bread.