SIDE DISH FOR RED BEANS AND RICE RECIPES

Steps:

• Place water and red beans in a pressure cooker. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Adjust heat until regulator is gently rocking. Cook at high pressure for 30 minutes. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes; unlock and remove lid.
• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the water and beans from the pressure cooker. Stir in sazon seasoning and salt. Reduce heat to low; cook until flavors combine, about 3 minutes. Add rice. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.

Steps:

• Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
• In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
• Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.