New Orleans Red Beans
Spice up your week with these delicious New Orleans Red Beans. Season with hot sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1 1/4 cup
197
Calories
13g
Protein
37g
Carbs
1g
Fat
11g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
323mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 0 g · Cholesterol 0 mg
Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.
Ingredients
dry red beans
1 pound
water
8 cups · 2 quarts
onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups
celery, chopped
1 cup
bay leaves
4
green peppers, chopped
1 cup
garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons
fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons
dried thyme, crushed
2 teaspoons
salt
1 teaspoon
ground black pepper
1 teaspoon
Instructions
- 1
Wash hands with soap and water.
- 2
Pick through beans to remove bad beans; rinse thoroughly.
- 3
In a large pot combine beans, water, onion, celery, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and cook over low heat for about 1-1/2 hours until beans are tender. Stir. Mash beans against side of pan.
- 4
Add green pepper, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook, uncovered, over low heat until creamy (about 30 minutes). Remove bay leaves.
- 5
Serve with hot cooked brown rice, if desired.
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Stay Young at Heart: Cooking the Heart-Healthy Way US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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