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Red Beans and Rice Recipe

A classic and hearty dish that's perfect for any day of the week. Simple ingredients, big flavors.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Creole
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried red beans soaked overnight
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups water

Instructions: 

  • 1. Rinse and drain the soaked beans.
  • 2. In a large pot, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft.
  • 3. Add the beans, water, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • 4. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until beans are tender.
  • 5. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
  • 6. Serve the beans over the rice.

Notes:

Feel free to add sausage or ham for extra flavor.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 12gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Comfort Food
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