Louisiana Style Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb. dry Red Beans or Kidney Beans
• 2 tbsp cooking Oil 
• 14 oz. Andouille sausage 
• 1 Yellow Onion 
• 1 Green Bell Pepper 
• 3 Celery Stalks 
• 4 tsp minced Garlic 
• 2 tsp Smoked Paprika 
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano 
• 1 tsp Dried Thyme 
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder 
• 1/2 tsp Onion Powder 
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper 
• 1/4 tsp black Pepper
• 2 Bay Leaves 
• 6 cups water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Parsley (dried will work)
• 1 tbsp salt, or to taste
• 3 Green Onions