Smoky Red Beans and Rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the rice.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large pot over medium and cook the diced onion, pepper and celery 7 minutes until soft. Add the garlic, smoked paprika and cajun seasoning for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add the drained beans, broth and bay leaf. Simmer 15-20 minutes, mashing about a quarter of the beans against the pot to make it creamy.

4. 4

   Season with salt and hot sauce to taste and remove the bay leaf.

5. 5

   Serve over rice, with extra hot sauce at the table for the grown-ups.