ANNIES RED BEANS AND RICE (VEGETARIAN)

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Homemade, no cans in sight..lol. Zatarains is too salty for my preferences and this is cheaper also. Omit Worcestershire sauce for vegan.

Provided by ANN FRISQUE

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb red beans, small
1 qt water
1 qt vegetable broth
4 clove garlic, minced
2 small onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp thyme
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1 1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp ground mustard
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 c rice, uncooked

Steps:

  • 1. Sort and wash red beans.
  • 2. In a large stockpot, combine 1 quart water, 1 quart broth, and red beans. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes before removing from heat. Let the beans stand for 1 hour.
  • 3. After an hour, add garlic, onions, and bell pepper and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until beans are soft. Try not to stir more than necessary.
  • 4. Stir in seasonings and rice and simmer for 30 minutes longer, or until rice and beans are both cooked and all flavors are incorporated. The consistency should be like a thick gravy-you don't want soup. If it's too wet, just cook it down for a few more minutes. If it's too dry, add more water and cook until it has thickened.
  • 5. You can also serve the rice on the side by cooking it separately from the beans.

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