New Orleans Red Beans Recipe

Name: New Orleans Red Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried red beans; 2 quarts water; 1 ½ cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped celery; 4 fresh bay leaves; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 3 tablespoons chopped garlic; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb dried red beans
2 quarts water
1 ½ cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
4 fresh bay leaves
1 cup chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

1
Pick through beans to remove bad beans; rinse thoroughly.
2
In a large pot combine beans, water, onion, celery, and bay leaves.
3
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
4
Cover and cook over low heat for about 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
5
Stir.
6
Mash beans against side of pan.
7
Add green pepper, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
8
Cook, uncovered, over low heat until creamy, about 30 minutes.
9
Remove bay leaves.
10
Serve with hot cooked brown rice, if desired.

232

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried red beans, 2 quarts water, 1 ½ cups chopped onions, 1 cup chopped celery, and more.

Yes, New Orleans 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.

New Orleans Red Beans

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