Turkey, Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Name: Turkey, Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (.5 kg). dried red beans, rinsed sorted over; 3 tbsp (45 ml) butter; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) chopped onion; 3/4 cup (175 ml) chopped celery; 3/4 cup (175 ml) chopped orange or yellow bell peppers; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) freshly ground black pepper; pinch cayenne; 3 bay leaves; 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley; 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh thyme; 1/2 lb (.2 kg). to 3/4 lb (.3 kg). turkey keilbasa sausage, split in half and cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 smoked turkey leg; 3 tbsp (45 ml) chopped garlic; 5 cups (1175 ml) chicken stock; 5 cups (1175 ml) water; 4 cups (950 ml) cooked white rice; 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped green onions, garnish

Servings: persons

1 lb (.5 kg). dried red beans, rinsed sorted over
3 tbsp (45 ml) butter
1-1/2 cups (350 ml) chopped onion
3/4 cup (175 ml) chopped celery
3/4 cup (175 ml) chopped orange or yellow bell peppers
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
1/2 tsp (2 ml) freshly ground black pepper
pinch cayenne
3 bay leaves
2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh thyme
1/2 lb (.2 kg). to 3/4 lb (.3 kg). turkey keilbasa sausage, split in half and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 smoked turkey leg
3 tbsp (45 ml) chopped garlic
5 cups (1175 ml) chicken stock
5 cups (1175 ml) water
4 cups (950 ml) cooked white rice
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped green onions, garnish

1
Place the beans in a large bowl or pot and cover with by 2 inches.
2
Let soak for 6 hours or overnight.
3
Drain and set aside.
4
In large pot,melt butter.
5
Add the onions, celery, bell peppers.
6
Season with salt, pepper and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft.
7
Add the bay leaves parsley, thyme, sausage, and cook, stirring, to brown the sausage, about 4 minutes.
8
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
9
Add the smoked turkey leg, beans, chicken stock and water, stir well, and bring to a boil.
10
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and starting to thicken, about 2 hours.
11
Remove from the heat.
12
Remove turkey leg(cool slightly).
13
Remove meat from leg and return to pot.
14
With the back of a heavy spoon, mash about 1/4 of the beans against the side of the pot.
15
Continue to cook until the beans are tender and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes.
16
Remove from the heat and remove bay leaves.
17
Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.

1599

kcal

Calories

Fat

186

Carbs

143

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb (.5 kg). dried red beans, rinsed sorted over, 3 tbsp (45 ml) butter, 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) chopped onion, 3/4 cup (175 ml) chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Turkey, 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.

Turkey, Red Beans and Rice

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