Red Beans and Rice
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Red Beans and Rice is a classic recipe that's both hearty and freezer-friendly. Add a little cajun seasoning and top it with some hot sauce for a truly New Orleans-inspired dish.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 pound red kidney beans covered with 2 inches of water and soaked 8 hours to overnight
- 4 ounces Bacon 1/2 of an 8 ounce pack
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper diced
- 2 talks celery diced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper change this to 1/8 teaspoon if you aren't a pepper fan
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 ervings brown rice cooked according to package directions
- green onions diced (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Ensure the dried red kidney beans have been soaked in water for a minimum of 8 hours before starting this recipe. Be sure to drain them before using.
- Cook bacon over medium heat in a large pot. When both sides are done, take out the bacon, crumble, and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pot.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper, celery, salt, black pepper, and red pepper to the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the vegetables have softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the soaked and drained beans, crumbled bacon, 4 cups of water, and the bay leaves to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Turn the bean mixture down to simmer, cover, and cook for 1 hour.
- After the beans have softened, use a broad spoon to mash about 1/2 of the red beans into the side of the pot to thicken the mixture. Put the lid back on and simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls over brown rice and top with diced green onions if desired (remove the two bay leaves before serving). The leftover red beans can be frozen.
Notes
- Tip: substituting water for chicken stock adds depth of flavor to the dish.
- We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
- Nutrition Facts Red Beans and Rice Amount Per Serving Calories 377 Calories from Fat 117 % Daily Value* Fat 13g20%Saturated Fat 4g25%Cholesterol 19mg6%Sodium 644mg28%Potassium 510mg15%Carbohydrates 53g18%Fiber 7g29%Sugar 2g2%Protein 13g26% Vitamin A 170IU3%Vitamin C 14.8mg18%Calcium 45mg5%Iron 2.7mg15% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
- Calories 377
- Calories from Fat 117
- % Daily Value*
- Fat 13g
- 20%
- Saturated Fat 4g
- 25%
- Cholesterol 19mg
- 6%
- Sodium 644mg
- 28%
- Potassium 510mg
- 15%
- Carbohydrates 53g
- 18%
- Fiber 7g
- 29%
- Sugar 2g
- 2%
- Protein 13g
- 26%
- Vitamin A 170IU
- 3%
- Vitamin C 14.8mg
- 18%
- Calcium 45mg
- 5%
- Iron 2.7mg
- 15%
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