Red Beans & Rice Recipe

Name: Red Beans & Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 lb dry red beans; 2 quarts water; 1 slice country ham, cut into pieces; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped celery; 4 bay leaves; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 lb dry red beans
2 quarts water
1 slice country ham, cut into pieces
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
4 bay leaves
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
3 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
hot cooked rice

1
Sort beans and rinse thoroughly.
2
In a 5-quart pot combine beans, water, ham, onion, celery, and bay leaves.
3
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
4
Stir and mash some of the beans against the side of the pan.
5
Add green pepper, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt (if needed), and black pepper.
6
Cook uncovered over low heat until thick and creamy, and 30-45 minutes.
7
Remove bay leaves before serving.
8
Serve in bowls over hot cooked rice; have hot sauce like Crystal or Tabasco ready.

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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 dry red beans, 2 quarts water, 1 slice country ham, cut into pieces, 2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Red Beans & 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 & Rice

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