Authentic New Orleans Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Authentic New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp shortening , or as needed
1 white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
8 cups water
1 lb dried red beans
1 smoked ham hock
1 lb smoked sausage , cut into bite-sized pieces
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp creole seasoning (such as tony chachere's)
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried sage
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco) , or to taste (optional)
3 cups cooked white rice

Directions:

Melt shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and bell pepper in hot shortening until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
Combine water, red beans, and ham hock in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir onion mixture into the water; add smoked sausage and celery to the boiling water; return to a boil. Stir bay leaves, Creole seasoning, thyme, and sage into the boiling water. Reduce heat to low, place a cover on the pot, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 5 hours.
Remove and discard ham hock and bay leaves; stir in hot pepper sauce and serve over white rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	243.11 Kcal (1018 kJ)
Calories from fat	130.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.45g	22%
Cholesterol	28.12mg	9%
Sodium	564.33mg	24%
Potassium	358.36mg	8%
Total Carbs	18.98g	6%
Sugars	1.6g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.04g	8%
Protein	8.07g	16%
Vitamin C	13.3mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	6.5mg	36%
Calcium	49.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	65.69 Kcal (275 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.9g	22%
Cholesterol	7.6mg	9%
Sodium	152.48mg	24%
Potassium	96.83mg	8%
Total Carbs	5.13g	6%
Sugars	0.43g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.55g	8%
Protein	2.18g	16%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	1.8mg	36%
Calcium	13.5mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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