Red Beans and Rice

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Mike V

1 pound (500g) dried red beans

¼ cup olive oil

13 ounces (350g) Andouille sausage, sliced about ½-inch thick

1 large onion, chopped (2 cups chopped)

1 medium green bell pepper (capsicum), chopped

1 large celery rib, chopped

6 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs

1 teaspoon cajun seasoning

½ teaspoon each ground cumin and paprika

⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)

3 sprigs thyme

1 meaty smoked ham hock or ham shanks, (about 1 ½ to 2 pounds, or 600g-1 kg)

6 cups water

2 bay leaves

¼ cup fresh chopped parsley

2 tablespoons green onions, chopped

½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper, or to taste

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