Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Name: Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried red kidney beans; 8 cups water; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 ham bone or 1 ham shank, with generous amount meat; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 -3 turkish bay leaves; 2 teaspoons salt; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups water; 1 cup long-grain white rice

Servings: persons

1 lb dried red kidney beans
8 cups water
1 tablespoon oil
1 ham bone or 1 ham shank, with generous amount meat
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 -3 turkish bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups water
1 cup long-grain white rice

1
Rinse and sort the beans.
2
Put the water and beans in a stockpot.
3
Cook, covered, over low heat for about 45 minutes.
4
Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
5
Add the ham bone/shank and brown on all sides.
6
Remove the bone from the pan and add to the stock pot with the beans.
7
Use the same frying pan to saute the onion, garlic, celery, and parsley until the onion is soft and translucent.
8
Add to the stockpot.
9
Add the bay leaves, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper to the stock pot.
10
Cok over low heat for 1.5-2 hours uncovered, adding water if necessary.
11
About 30 minutes before serving, boil 2 cups water.
12
Add rice and reduce to simmer.
13
Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until water is absorbed.
14
Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
15
About 15 minutes before serving, mash 1-2 cups of the beans in the pot with a potato masher or a large spoon, leaving the rest whole.
16
Serve over rice.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried red kidney beans, 8 cups water, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 ham bone or 1 ham shank, with generous amount meat, and more.

Yes, Red Beans and 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.

Red Beans and Rice

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