African Red Beans Recipe

Name: African Red Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried red kidney beans, presoaked overnight; 8 cups water; 1 cup celery, chopped; 4 bay leaves; 3 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed; 1 teaspoon powdered kelp (sub sea salt, powered miso, spike or vegetarian bouillon powder); 1 cup green pepper, diced; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped; sea salt & pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb dried red kidney beans, presoaked overnight
8 cups water
1 cup celery, chopped
4 bay leaves
3 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
1 teaspoon powdered kelp (sub sea salt, powered miso, spike or vegetarian bouillon powder)
1 cup green pepper, diced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
sea salt & pepper, to taste

1
Pick through beans to remove any bad ones. Soak in plenty of water, overnight if possible (about 6 hours minimum). Don't add salt at this stage, it will only make the beans tough.
2
Ready to cook - drain and rinse the beans thoroughly then place them in a large pot with the 8 cups of fresh water, the onion, celery, and bay leaves.
3
Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Cook over low heat for about an hour or until the beans are tender.
4
Stir and mash beans against side of pan, leaving some whole.
5
Add green pepper, garlic, parsley, thyme and seasonings to taste. Cook uncovered over low heat until almost creamy for about 20 minutes.
6
Remove bay leaves before serving over some hot cooked brown rice.

193

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried red kidney beans, presoaked overnight, 8 cups water, 1 cup celery, chopped, 4 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, African Red Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

African Red Beans

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