Popeyes Red Beans and Rice Copycat Recipe + Video

Name: Popeyes Red Beans and Rice Copycat Recipe + Video
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups jasmine rice; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 4 cups water; 1-2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion (diced); 1 rib of celery (diced); 1 red bell pepper (chopped); 1 green bell pepper (chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 4 tablespoons tomato paste; pinch of red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons Tony Chacher’s creole seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke; 2 30 ounce cans of red beans, rinsed and drained; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; Chopped Italian parsley for garnish