> Loosyanna red beans and rice are typically made with the trinity,
> celery, onion, bell pepper; and sausage, or tasso, or andouille, or one
> of the other speciality meats used for such things. Generally served
> over rice and eaten as a main dish. Possible sides I have seen are
> cornbread; potato salad; or a green salad. At least that's the way it's
> made in this part of Loosyanna.
>
> Many restaurants in this area serve red beans and rice on Wednesday for
> the noon meal and those restaurants mostly have all the business they
> can handle on that day.

Red Beans and Rice can be made vegetarian, but the authentic recipes
call for Andouille Sausage or a good smoked sausage if Andouille is
not available. I have used the Johnsonville Andouille Sausage and it
turned out fine. As far as a side dish to serve with it, a biscuit or
piece of cornbread works for me. Also, Red Beans and Rice is
generally served non-spicy, and you add the hot sauce to your liking
at the table.