CREOLE RED BEANS AND RICE

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An old co-worker of mine from Louisiana gave me this recipe. It is not only yummy but an inexpensive meal to make!

Provided by Paige

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 13h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dry red kidney beans
3 quarts water
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package smoked sausage, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups water
1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup uncooked white rice

Steps:

  • Pick over kidney beans, place into a large bowl, and pour in enough water to cover by several inches. Soak kidney beans overnight.
  • Drain kidney beans, transfer to a large soup pot, and cover with 3 quarts fresh water.
  • Stir in green bell pepper, onion, celery, salt, black pepper, Creole seasoning, and garlic.
  • Cover the pot, place over medium heat, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer until beans are tender, about 4 hours.
  • Mix smoked sausage into the beans; cook an additional 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • About 30 minutes before serving time, place 2 cups water and margarine into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in rice, return to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the pan and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to stand covered for 5 minutes.
  • Serve red beans over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620.9 calories, Carbohydrate 82.3 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 14.1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 3821.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

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