Red Beans and Rice Recipe (Better Than Popeyes!)

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion (roughly chopped)
• 1 g reen bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 stalks celery (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
• 1 & 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less, to taste)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (more to taste)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base
• about 7 cups water
• 1 pound dry red beans (rinsed*)
• meaty ham bone or ham hock
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cups hot cooked rice (or more)