Cajun Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup ham, cubes
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch dices
2 (14 oz) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed well
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped into small dices
1 green pepper, chopped small dices
3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
2 stalks celery, chopped into small dices
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried sage
1 tbsp parsley, fresh chopped
1 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning, recipe below
2 1/4 cups chicken broth , low salt if possible
2 cups long grained white rice , uncle bens is a good choice
cajun seasoning, mixture
1 tbsp paprika
1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt

Directions:

Cajun seasoning mixture ingredients. Just mix all ingredients together well. Set aside. May be stored in a ziplock or airtight container for several weeks.
In a large pot, add 1 tbsp of oil. Add ham and bacon dices and sauté until they are browned. Remove from pot and set aside.
In pot, add remaining oil and add onion, green pepper, garlic, celery and stir well. Sauté mixture until veggies are limp and cooked. About 8 minutes.
Add kidney beans, bay leaves, thyme, sage, parsley and Cajun spices. Mix well together.
Add chicken broth and bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat, cover pot and simmer low for 30 minutes.
Add rice, ham/bacon and bring mixture to boil. Lower heat to low, cover and simmer 20minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes. ***Read directions on rice brand package and follow the cooking time on the package. Rice cooking times vary per brand, so it is best to follow the cooking time directions on the package you are using in this recipe. The Uncle Bens Rice I use states a simmer of 20 minutes as I state in this recipe.
Serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	309.03 Kcal (1294 kJ)
Calories from fat	229.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.55g	39%
Cholesterol	39.92mg	13%
Sodium	1369.01mg	57%
Potassium	445.94mg	9%
Total Carbs	9.17g	3%
Sugars	1.84g	7%
Dietary Fiber	2.8g	11%
Protein	10.81g	22%
Vitamin C	19.7mg	33%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	54.1mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.27 Kcal (591 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.68g	39%
Cholesterol	18.25mg	13%
Sodium	625.86mg	57%
Potassium	203.87mg	9%
Total Carbs	4.19g	3%
Sugars	0.84g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	11%
Protein	4.94g	22%
Vitamin C	9mg	33%
Iron	0.8mg	10%
Calcium	24.7mg	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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