Treebeards Red Beans
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Ingredients
- 1 pound dried Light Red Kidney Beans
- 2 quarts water
- 1 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 chopped green bell pepper
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teapoon thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound smoked sausage , cut into 1/2 inch slices
Optional Garnish
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Wash beans under cold, running water. Place in a heavy 5 quart pot. Cover with 2 quarts water. Let beans soak overnight. Or, cover beans with 2 quarts water, bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and boil 2 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit 1 hour before continuing. Do not drain off water.
- Two hours before serving, add chopped onions, celery, and bell pepper to beans. With a spoon, gently push vegetables below the water line. Cover pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. In a small bowl, mix all spices except bay leaves. Sprinkle on top of beans. Add bay leaves.
- Add sausage to pot and very gently stir spices and sausage into beans; do not stir more than necessary. Cover and let simmer at least 30 minutes or until beans are completely soft. Serve over hot rice with shredded cheddar cheese, and plenty of chopped green onions, if desired. Serves 6.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
411kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
1282mg
(53%)
Potassium
1001mg
(29%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
310IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
12.8mg
(14%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
4.8mg
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 411kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1282mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 1001mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 310IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 12.8mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4.8mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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