Red Bean Creole Recipe

Name: Red Bean Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups dried kidney beans (or 9-10 cups cooked canned beans); ½ teaspoon allspice; ½ teaspoon cayenne; 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cups chopped onions; 3 cups chopped celery; 3 cups chopped green peppers; 6 tablespoons garlic, saute together; 1 cup tomato puree; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon mustard; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon oregano; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; ⅛ teaspoon allspice

Servings: persons

4 cups dried kidney beans (or 9-10 cups cooked canned beans)
½ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups chopped onions
3 cups chopped celery
3 cups chopped green peppers
6 tablespoons garlic, saute together
1 cup tomato puree
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon mustard
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne
⅛ teaspoon allspice

1
Soak dried beans overnight.
2
Cook dried beans with allspice and cayenne till tender, about 4-5 hours in the crockpot, or, if desired, skip that step and just add spices to 9 cups canned beans.
3
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4
Saute onions, celery, green peppers, and garlic together in a little olive oil until softened.
5
Mix the tomato puree, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, salt , oregano, cayenne and allspice together and pour over beans.
6
Reduce heat and cook gently 15-20 minutes to blend the flavors.
7
Or, as a reviewer suggested, put all in a crockpot on low heat and simmer about 2 hours.
8
May add 1 smoked turkey sausage, sliced thin, if desired, but good without!
9
Good served with rice.
10
Pass the hot pepper sauce!

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 4 cups dried kidney beans (or 9-10 cups cooked canned beans), ½ teaspoon allspice, ½ teaspoon cayenne, 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Red Bean Creole 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!

Red Bean Creole

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Variations & substitutions

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