LEAN RED BEANS AND RICE

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Categories     Bean     Pork     Side     Low Fat     Mardi Gras     Pork Chop     Sausage     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup red beans
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 large onion,chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces boneless smoked pork chops, well trimmed, diced
4 ounces andouille sausage,* diced (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 1/2 cups water
Steamed rice
*A smoked pork and beef sausage, available at specialty food stores. Smoked bratwurst, kielbasa or smoked Hungarian sausage can be substituted.

Steps:

  • Soak beans in water to cover overnight.
  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in pork chops, sausage, thyme and cayenne; sauté 2 minutes. Add beans and 3 1/2 cups water. Simmer over low heat until beans are creamy, about 1 1/2 hours. Serve with steamed rice.

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