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Cajun-Style Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Cajun-Style Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 -4 tbsp oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 tbsp chopped fresh garlic
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 -2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 -2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika (or to taste)
2 cups tomato sauce (can add in more)
1 (13 oz) can stewed tomatoes (with juice)
salt
1 -2 tsp sugar
1 -2 tsp louisianna hot sauce (add in only if you like extreme spicy!)
2 (15 oz) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed under cold water
5 -8 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped (optional, or use dryed smoked sausage, sliced)
4 cups cooked rice

Directions:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add in onions, garlic green bell pepper and crushed chili flakes; saute until veggies are soft (about 8 minutes).
Sprinkle with chili powder and paprika, cook about 1 minute.
Add in tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes and hot sauce (if using) season with salt and add in sugar to taste if needed.
Add in beans, cooked ground beef and bacon if using; mix to combine and simmer for about 1 hour.
Serve mixed or over rice topped with a dollup of sour cream if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	871.61 Kcal (3649 kJ)
Calories from fat	448.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.88g	77%
Cholesterol	130.59mg	44%
Sodium	3163.97mg	132%
Potassium	1310.82mg	28%
Total Carbs	58.23g	19%
Sugars	10.86g	43%
Dietary Fiber	8.91g	36%
Protein	49.91g	100%
Vitamin C	43.2mg	72%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	19.2mg	106%
Calcium	68.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	165.63 Kcal (693 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.48g	77%
Cholesterol	24.81mg	44%
Sodium	601.24mg	132%
Potassium	249.09mg	28%
Total Carbs	11.06g	19%
Sugars	2.06g	43%
Dietary Fiber	1.69g	36%
Protein	9.48g	100%
Vitamin C	8.2mg	72%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	26%
Iron	3.6mg	106%
Calcium	12.9mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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