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Red beans and rice

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Ingredients/Components

salt - 1 tsp
water - 6 c
paprika - 2 tsp
pepper
chopped onion - 1 c
chopped celery - 1 c
oregano
cloves garlic - 5 item
chopped green onions - 1 c
olive oil - 1 Tbsp
bay leaves - 2 item
thyme - 2 tsp
can diced tomatoes - 1 oz
Tabasco to taste - 1 item
small red beans like kidney beans - 1 lb
red/green bell pepper - 1 c
cooked white rice - 5 c
diced ham, turkey or chicken - 1 c

How to make red beans and rice:

Rinse beans; cover in water and let soak overnight. In a pot, heat olive oil. Add onion, green onion, bell pepper and garlic. Saut?� over medium heat until vegetables are soft. Add the bay leaf, pepper, thyme, oregano and paprika. Drain the beans (discard water). Add the beans to the pot, along with 6 cups fresh water. Bring to a simmer; cover and cook until the beans are tender, about 2 1/2 hours.

When beans are tender, mash some of them against the side of pot or blend 1 cup beans in blender. This will make dish thicker and creamier. Stir in the tomatoes, meat and rice. Let mixture heat up and then serve. Add Tabasco to taste! Makes 12 servings.

Cal-249, CHO-46, Pro-13, Fat-2.

Recipe categories: Pork, Beans, Rice.

Rating:

3.7

Average rating: 3.7, total votes: 7

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