New Orleans Red Beans
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Serves8 (1/2 cup each)
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Ingredients
- 1 pound beans, kidney, dry
- 8 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 cup green pepper, chopped
- 3 tablespoons garlic, chopped
- 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons thyme, dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Pick through beans to remove bad beans; rinse thoroughly.
- In a large pot combine beans, water, onion, celery, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
- Cover and cook over low heat for about 1-1/2 hours until beans are tender. Stir. Mash beans against side of pan.
- Add green pepper, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook, uncovered, over low heat until creamy, about 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
- Serve with hot cooked brown rice, if desired.
Recipe Tips
Use this recipe to cook any type of bean including black, pinto, or white beans.
Nutrition Facts
New Orleans Red Beans
Amount Per Serving (1/2 cup eachg)
Calories 43
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Sodium 317mg
13%
Potassium 257mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates 10g
3%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 4g
Protein 2g
4%
Vitamin A
4%
Vitamin C
31%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
5%
Iron
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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