CAJUN SKILLET BEANS

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When you want the taste of NOLA without cooking beans all day!

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium onion, chopped
3 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 stalk(s) celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 green or red bell peppers, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 tsp fresh thyme (1/2 teas. dried)
1 Tbsp fresh basil (1 teas. dried)
1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
1 pinch salt, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 c chopped fresh tomato or 14 oz. canned tomato
1 Tbsp honey or molasses
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
4 c cooked black-eyed peas or butter beans (20 ounce frozen or 2 16-oz cans, drained)
chopped green onion, garnish
grated cheddar cheese, garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in heavy skillet and sauté onions and garlic until starting to soften.
  • 2. Add peppers and celery and continue to sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Add herbs and seasonings. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until onions are golden. Stir occasionally.
  • 4. Add tomatoes, honey or molasses, and mustard. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
  • 5. Add beans, cover and stir occasionally until heated through. (10 - 20 minutes, depending if you use canned or frozen beans.)
  • 6. Top with scallions and cheese, as desired. Serve.

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