Cajun Style Red Beans And Brown Rice Recipe

Name: Cajun Style Red Beans And Brown Rice Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Dry pinto beans; 2 c. Minced yellow onion; 1 c. Minced green onions; 1 c. Minced green bell pepper; 1/2 tsp Chopped garlic; 1/4 tsp Red cayenne pepper; 3/4 tsp Grnd black pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Oregano; 1/4 x Teasppon garlic pwdr; 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 3 dsh Tabasco sauce; 6 ounce Can of tomato paste; 1/4 tsp Thyme; 1 tsp Celery flakes; 6 c. Cooked brown rice

Servings: persons

1 lb Dry pinto beans
2 c. Minced yellow onion
1 c. Minced green onions
1 c. Minced green bell pepper
1/2 tsp Chopped garlic
1/4 tsp Red cayenne pepper
3/4 tsp Grnd black pepper
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Oregano
1/4 x Teasppon garlic pwdr
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
3 dsh Tabasco sauce
6 ounce Can of tomato paste
1/4 tsp Thyme
1 tsp Celery flakes
6 c. Cooked brown rice

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(This is real good and warm, so you may want to tone down warm spices and add in them last, to taste, if you cannot tolerate the spicy heat.)
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Wash beans and then soak for 12 hrs.
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(I never soak beans and never have any gas unless I eat them with lowfat milk.)
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Drain water.
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Fill a large pot with beans; add in water to 1/2 inch above beans level.
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Add in remaining ingredients except rice; cook over low heat 2 to 2 1/2 hrs, covered.
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Serve over cooked brown rice.
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I got this recipe from the January 94 issue of Shape magazine, in an article about the Cooper Clinic (I believe it's in Texas).
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I didn't want to post without trying first, So last weekend I tried it and it's wonderful!

1553

kcal

Calories

Fat

335

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Dry pinto beans, 2 c. Minced yellow onion, 1 c. Minced green onions, 1 c. Minced green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Cajun Style Red Beans And Brown Rice Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!