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Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice

Cost $5, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 120 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 2 cups red beans, dry

  • Liquids

    • 💧 8 cups water

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 1/2 cups onion
    • 1 cup celery
    • 1 cup red bell pepper

  • Spices and Herbs

    • 4 bay leaves
    • 🧄 3 tablespoons garlic
    • Parsley
    • 2 teaspoons thyme
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • Grains

    • 2 cups cooked brown rice

STEPS

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Pick through beans to remove shriveled or broken beans. Rinse beans thoroughly.

3

In a 5-quart pot, mix beans, water, onion, celery, and bay leaves. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

4

Cover and cook over low heat for about 1 to 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Stir and mash beans against side of pan.

5

Add garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, black pepper, and red or green pepper.

6

Cook uncovered, over low heat, until creamy, about 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Serve over hot cooked rice.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

224

Calories

  • 12
    Protein
  • 43
    Carbs
  • 1
    Fats

💡 You can substitute other bell pepper colors for variety.For added flavor, include a splash of hot sauce or diced tomatoes.Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.