Cajun Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb dried red kidney beans
9 3/4 cups water, divided
1 (14 1/2 oz) can low sodium chicken broth
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups chopped onions, divided
1 1/4 cups fully cooked andouille sausages or 1 1/4 cups hot italian sausage links, diced
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped celery
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp salt, divided
3/4 tsp ground black pepper, divided
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups long- grain white rice
3 tbsp butter
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp dried thyme

Directions:

Place kidney beans in large pot. Add enough water to pot to cover beans by 2 inches. Bring to boil. Remove pot from heat. Cover and let beans stand 1 hour to soften. Drain. Return beans to same pot. Add 7 cups water and chicken broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Drain beans, reserving 2 cups of cooking liquid.
Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups onions and saute' until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add sausage, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Reduce heat to medium and saute' until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in beans, reserved 2 cups cooking liquid, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Reduce heat to low; simmer until liquid thickens slightly, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 3/4 cups water, rice, butter, bay leaf, thyme, and remaining 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large saucepan. Bring to simmer over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered 10 minutes.
Spoon kidney beans into bowls. Top with rice and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	393.66 Kcal (1648 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.11g	16%
Cholesterol	33.2mg	11%
Sodium	852.84mg	36%
Potassium	928mg	20%
Total Carbs	41.83g	14%
Sugars	4.34g	17%
Dietary Fiber	10.31g	41%
Protein	20.09g	40%
Vitamin C	31.6mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	22%
Iron	14.7mg	82%
Calcium	111.3mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	79.83 Kcal (334 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.05g	16%
Cholesterol	6.73mg	11%
Sodium	172.95mg	36%
Potassium	188.19mg	20%
Total Carbs	8.48g	14%
Sugars	0.88g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.09g	41%
Protein	4.08g	40%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	22%
Iron	3mg	82%
Calcium	22.6mg	11%

* 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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