New Orleans Red Beans
Servings
81/2 cup each
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Pick through beans to remove bad beans; rinse thoroughly.
  2. In a large pot combine beans, water, onion, celery, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  3. 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.
Recipe Notes

Use this recipe to cook any type of bean including black, pinto, or white beans.
Nutrition Facts
New Orleans Red Beans
Amount Per Serving (1/2 cup eachg)
Calories 103 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 498mg 21%
Potassium 318mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 8g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin A 8%
Vitamin C 32%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium 4%
Iron 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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