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Creole Beans and Rice
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 27 Minutes
Ready In: 37 Minutes
Servings: 4
From Good Food Magazine September 1988
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 ounces smoked ham, finely chopped
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded, finely chopped
1 medium celery rib, & leaves, finely chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup long-grain rice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
1. Heat oil in large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, ham, jalapenos, and celery; cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, rice, thyme, pepper, and cayenne. Simmer covered until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
2. Gently stir in beans and heat through. Sprinkle with cilantro.
By RecipeOfHealth.com