Step 1

Sort and soak red kidney beans in cold water for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Prepare Rice, check out my brown Jasmine Rice.

Step 3

Drain and rinse beans, set aside. In a large saucepan, heat oil on medium heat and add onion, celery, pepper, and garlic. Cook until onions are soft, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in parsley, thyme, oregano, paprika, Creole Seasoning, cayenne pepper, vegetable broth, bay leaf, and kidney beans.

Step 5

Cover the saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer for 60-90 minutes or until kidney beans are tender and you have the desired consistency.

Step 6

Add salt and stir, check the taste. mash some of the beans with the back of a wooden spoon to thicken. Serve with cooked rice and garnish with chopped parsley.

Step 7

For the vegan sausage, cut in coins and lightly saute in oil in a skillet until golden brown. Add to cooked red beans.