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Treebeards Red Beans

You can make amazing Treebeards Red Beans at home. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 411 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Cajun

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

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  1. 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. 
  2. 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.
  3.  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

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

% 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.