Beef / Pork

Red Beans and Bacon is for Dinner.

Red Beans and Bacon takes several minutes to prepare.

Red Beans and Bacon takes several minutes to cook.

Red Beans and Bacon makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Red Beans and Bacon are:

3 cups dry small red beans (not kidney)
122 grams of good smoked bacon ( approx. 4 thick slices)
1 chopped onion (save some for sprinkling over top when serving if desired)
3 garlic cloves chopped fine
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper or chili seasoning
1/4 tsp liquid smoke (or to taste)
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp Adobo seasonings or to taste

Here is how you make Red Beans and Bacon:

Cut bacon into 1 to 2 inch chunks. Cook till about half done. Add onion and garlic and cook till bacon is almost done. You don't want it crispy or the onions and garlic browned. Rinse and clean beans. You can soak over night which makes cooking faster, or bring to a boil, let sit for about an hour and then cook slow. I prefer the last as it make a natural thick gravy with the beans. Yum.Add beans to the bacon and onion mixture. Cover with water. Bring to a boil and add seasonings. Simmer and cook till beans are tender.As I said, the seasoning is just a starting suggestion. Taste, taste and taste while cooking, adding what you think is necessary. Today I added a couple smoked peppers.Also I usually use more bacon but since I'm watching the calories, I used less in this. Just make sure you use a good smoky bacon so you'll get that smoky taste.Serve over rice, or cornbread and top with fresh chopped onions if desired. My husband likes to add a few drops of Tabasco sauce, but I prefer the plainer smoky taste. makes 8 1 cup servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHERYLG33123.

The nutritional information for Red Beans and Bacon is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 183.5

• Total Fat: 0.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 439.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 44.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 32.1 g
• Protein: 14.1 g