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Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 lb small red beans, dry
1/4 c. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 T. minced garlic
6 c. water
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. dried sage
1 T. dried parsley
1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
1 ham shank, ham hock, or ham bone, etc.
1 lb. andouille sausage, sliced
4 c. water
2 c. brown rice
Directions:
Directions:
1. Rinse beans, soak in large pot of water overnight.
2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, pepper, celery and garlic 3-4 minutes.
3. Rinse beans, transfer to large pot with 6 c. water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, thyme, sage, parsley, cayenne pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
4. Add ham shank. Bring to a boil, the reduce heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
5. Remove ham shank. All meat should have been cooked off, leaving a bare bone. If not, gently remove with a fork and break it up.
6. If desired, add andouille sausage and continue to simmer for 30 more minutes. Use back of wooden spoon to smash some beans against the side of the pot to give the dish a thicker consistency.
7. Meanwhile, prepare the rice as directed on package. Serve beans over steamed rice.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
11h, 30m
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Can be made vegetarian by omitting ham shank and andouille sausage. Can also substitute any kielbasa-type product for the andouille.

 

 

 

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