Beef / Pork

Louisiana Red Beans and Rice is for Dinner.

Louisiana Red Beans and Rice takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Louisiana Red Beans and Rice takes 180 minutes to cook.

Louisiana Red Beans and Rice makes 1 servings.

The ingredients for Louisiana Red Beans and Rice are:

1 bag dry small red beans (washed and soaked) (16 oz)
1 large onions, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
5 stalks celery, chopped
ham, chopped (may also add smoked sausage if desired - but will alter nutritional info)
2 tsp. thyme, ground
2 bay leaves
hot sauce to taste (optional)
5 garlic cloves, minces or crushed
4 tsp worcestershire sauce (or to taste)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Creole seasoning to taste
2 cups cooked brown rice

Here is how you make Louisiana Red Beans and Rice:

Rinse and sort beans in a large pot. Add 2 cups of cold water and soak over night at least 6-8 hrs.Drain soak water and rinse beans. Cover with water and boil 45-60 min. or until tender. Drain. While beans are boiling, saute onions in hot oil until translucent. Add celery, pepper, and garlic. Saute for 2 more min., stirring occasionally. Add the sauted vegetables tot he cooked and drinaed beans, ham, (sausage), and seasonings and just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a slow simmer. cook for 2 hours until creamy. Add brown rice and season to taste. Number of Servings: 1Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FIRMJUNKIE.

The nutritional information for Louisiana Red Beans and Rice is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 1
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 1,041.0

• Total Fat: 18.0 g
• Cholesterol: 126.9 mg
• Sodium: 4,296.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 161.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 33.0 g
• Protein: 75.7 g

The dietary needs meet for Louisiana Red Beans and Rice is Low Fat