Creamy Louisiana Red Beans And Fluffy White Rice Recipe

Name: Creamy Louisiana Red Beans And Fluffy White Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. dried red kidney beans; 1 large onion, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 ham hock; seeds from pod of red pepper or few drops hot pepper sauce; 4 Tbsp. fat or drippings; 5 or 6 c. water; 2 bay leaves; salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb. dried red kidney beans
1 large onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 sprigs thyme
1 ham hock
seeds from pod of red pepper or few drops hot pepper sauce
4 Tbsp. fat or drippings
5 or 6 c. water
2 bay leaves
salt to taste

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Wash
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and pick over red beans, then soak overnight or 6 to 8 hours
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in
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enough
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water to cover.
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Then drain beans and place in a
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large
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pot or pressure cooker.
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Melt fat or drippings
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in skillet.
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Add
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minced
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onion and saute until golden brown.
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Add to
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red beans along with 5 cups water, seasonings and ham hock. Add salt to taste after beans have cooked for a while, tasting
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to see
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how
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much
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the ham bone has salted it before
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putting in any additional salt.
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Cover and cook slowly for 3
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1/2
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to 4 hours or until tender and creamy.
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Additional water may be added as needed. If pressure cooker is used, set gauge at
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15 pounds of pressure and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Serve on Fluffy White Rice.

198

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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, 1 large onion, minced, 1 clove garlic, minced, 2 sprigs thyme, and more.

Yes, Creamy Louisiana Red Beans And Fluffy White Rice 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.

Creamy Louisiana Red Beans And Fluffy White Rice

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