Cooks Illustrated Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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table salt
1 lb samll red beans, rinsed and picked over
4 slices bacon, chopped fine
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped fine
1 celery rib, chopped fine
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme leave
1 tsp sweet paprika
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
fresh ground black pepper
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
6 cups water
8 oz andouille sausages , halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tsp red wine vinegar, plus extra for seasoning
cooked white rice
3 scallions, white and green parts, sliced thin
hot sauce

Directions:

Dissolve 3 tablespoons salt in 4 qts. cold water in large bowl. Add beans and soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours. Drain and rinse well.
Heat bacon in large Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and almost fully rendered, 5-8 minutes. Add onion, green pepper, and celery; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 6-7 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme, paprika, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, and 1/4 tsp bolack pepper; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in beans, broth, and water; bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and vigorously simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are just soft and liquid begins to thicken, 45-60 minutes.
Stir in sausage and 1 teaspoons red wine vinegar and cook until liquid is thick and beans are fully tender and creamy, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, additional red wine vinegar. Serve over rice, sprinkling with scallions and passing hot sauce separately, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	159.64 Kcal (668 kJ)
Calories from fat	107.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.95g	18%
Cholesterol	29.94mg	10%
Sodium	299.67mg	12%
Potassium	190.96mg	4%
Total Carbs	4.83g	2%
Sugars	1.34g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.95g	4%
Protein	8.99g	18%
Vitamin C	11.4mg	19%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	41.2mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	45.75 Kcal (192 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.42g	18%
Cholesterol	8.58mg	10%
Sodium	85.87mg	12%
Potassium	54.72mg	4%
Total Carbs	1.39g	2%
Sugars	0.38g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.27g	4%
Protein	2.57g	18%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	19%
Iron	0.1mg	3%
Calcium	11.8mg	4%

* 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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