Cajun Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 large onion (diced )
2 bell peppers (diced )
1 stalk celery (diced )
3 jalapenos (minced )
2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp white pepper
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp garlic (crushed )
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp oregano
1 bay leaf
1/4 lb bacon
4 tbsp butter
3 quarts red beans (dry , rinced , sorted)
6 quarts vegetable broth
1 quart brown rice
3 dashes tabasco sauce
1 -3 tsp salt (to taste)

Directions:

In med hot pan, fry bacon, remove and retain 2 tbs of drippings. Chop fried bacon.
Saute the onions, bell pepper, celery, jalapenos, and garlic until translucent in the bacon drippings.
Add remaining butter and spices, except salt and stir for 5-7 minutes.
Add beans, 5 quarts of the broth (enough to cover beans), and Tabasco and bring to a boil. Keep remaining broth hot in another pan. Reduce to a simmer.
After about an hour, add the rice, and chopped bacon and continue cooking until the beans are done (about another hour).
NOTE: Cooking time can be reduced by using canned beans. Just add the canned beans and rice at the same time and cook for 1 hour.
Add additional broth as needed. Season with salt to taste and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	440.14 Kcal (1843 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.56g	21%
Cholesterol	17.22mg	6%
Sodium	2128.3mg	89%
Potassium	782.48mg	17%
Total Carbs	69.41g	23%
Sugars	5.62g	22%
Dietary Fiber	11.38g	46%
Protein	12.52g	25%
Vitamin C	24.2mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	15%
Iron	11.9mg	66%
Calcium	90mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.69 Kcal (367 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.7g	21%
Cholesterol	3.43mg	6%
Sodium	424.02mg	89%
Potassium	155.89mg	17%
Total Carbs	13.83g	23%
Sugars	1.12g	22%
Dietary Fiber	2.27g	46%
Protein	2.49g	25%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	15%
Iron	2.4mg	66%
Calcium	17.9mg	9%

* 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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