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Red Beans and Rice Recipe

A hearty and comforting dish, perfect for any day.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Creole
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Red Beans dried
  • 1 cup Rice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme dried
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 4 cups Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. Soak the red beans overnight in water.
  2. 2. Drain and rinse the beans.
  3. 3. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  4. 4. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and green bell pepper. Sauté until softened.
  5. 5. Add the soaked beans, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
  6. 6. Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
  7. 7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour or until beans are tender.
  8. 8. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
  9. 9. Serve the beans over the cooked rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Comfort Food
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