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Creole Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Recipe by: Paige

"An old co-worker of mine from Louisiana gave me this recipe. It is not only yummy but an inexpensive meal to make!"
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Directions
  • Prep25 m
  • Cook4 h 45 m
  • Ready In13 h 10 m
  • 1Pick over kidney beans, place into a large bowl, and pour in enough water to cover by several inches. Soak kidney beans overnight.
  • 2Drain kidney beans, transfer to a large soup pot, and cover with 3 quarts fresh water.
  • 3Stir in green bell pepper, onion, celery, salt, black pepper, Creole seasoning, and garlic.
  • 4Cover the pot, place over medium heat, and bring to a boil.
  • 5Reduce heat to low and simmer until beans are tender, about 4 hours.
  • 6Mix smoked sausage into the beans; cook an additional 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 7About 30 minutes before serving time, place 2 cups water and margarine into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • 8Stir in rice, return to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the pan and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to stand covered for 5 minutes.
  • 9Serve red beans over cooked rice.
Ingredients
  • 6 servings
  • 621 cals
  • 1 pound dry red kidney beans
  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (16 ounce) package smoked sausage, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    621
    31%
  • Fat:
    19.1
    29%
  • Carbs:
    82.3
    27%
  • Protein:
    31
    62%
  • Cholesterol:
    49
    16%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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