Millie's Cajun Red Kidney Beans

My family of nine had red beans and rice on wash day, usually Monday. This is based on my mother’s recipe. I still cook this delicious high protein meal every week!
Submitted by: Millie Wilson

Ingredients:

• 1 Lb. Camilla Red Kidney Beans
• 12 oz. Homes Smoke House Pecan Smoked Sausage
• Kroger Frozen Cajun Style Mirepoix Blend (celery, onion, green pepper)
• 1 tablespoon of garlic
• 1 large Bay Leaf
• 8 to 10 cups water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Rinse and sort beans.
• Cut sausage into small pieces.
• Saute Mirepoix blend and garlic in vegetable oil.
• Add beans.
• Add water.
• Add sausage.
• Add Bay Leaf.
• Add salt and pepper.
• Cook over medium fire in covered pot for 3 hours or until done.
• Smash 4 or 5 tablespoons of beans and return to pot.
• Serve over rice.