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 beans; 12 lb cubed ham; 2 onions, diced; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 5 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 ripe black plantain, diced (Platanos); ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 2 cups white rice; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon oil

Servings: persons

1 lb dried red beans
12 lb cubed ham
2 onions, diced
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
5 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ripe black plantain, diced (Platanos)
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups white rice
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon oil

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Week/Night before Preparation: Platanos are usually sold green.
2
Be sure to buy them the week before to ensure they have ample time to turn black and sweeten (http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/plantain.htm).
3
Soak the beans over night in water in the refrigerator.
4
Drain the beans after soaking over night.
5
Put the drained beans in a large pot.
6
Add the onions, bell pepers, celery, bouillon, garlic, platain, thyme and 3 & 1/2 cups of water.
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Bring to a boil.
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Cover and reduce to low heat.
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Cook for 1 & 1/2 hours on low heat.
10
Stir occasionally.
11
Add ham to the beans and continue to cook covered on low heat for 30 minutes more.
12
In separate pot cook the White Rice.
13
Combine 3 cups of water, 2 cups of white rice, 1/4 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of oil.
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Bring to a boil.
15
Cover and reduce to low heat cooking for 15 minutes.
16
Serve a generous portion of beans over a bed of rice and enjoy!

2753

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

135

Carbs

251

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried red beans, 12 lb cubed ham, 2 onions, diced, 1 bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Red Beans and Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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