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Homemade Red Beans

Looking to add some spice to your life? Look no further. You’ll be a ragin’ Cajun with these homemade red beans that are a taste of New Orleans. Just add hot sauce for an extra kick.
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Cuisine Continental

Servings 6 servings
Calories 354.45 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1 pound(s) dry red beans
  • 8 cup(s) water
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) onion, chopped
  • 1 cup(s) celery, chopped
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 cup(s) green peppers, chopped
  • 3 tablespoon(s) garlic, chopped
  • 3 tablespoon(s) parsley, chopped
  • 2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper

Instructions

 

  • Pick through beans to remove bad ones.
  • Rinse beans rinse thoroughly.
  • In large pot, combine beans, water, onion, celery, and bay leaves.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and cook over low heat for about 1 1/2 hours or 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 354.45kcalCarbohydrates: 72.6gProtein: 16.92gFat: 0.77gSaturated Fat: 0.25gSodium: 3322.97mgFiber: 16.93gSugar: 18.73g

Keyword Healthy Bytes, High Fiber, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Sugar
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