Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb red kidney beans, dry
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
5 celery ribs, chopped
4 -5 garlic cloves
3/4 lb smoked ham, diced
1 lb andouille sausage , sliced on the bias
1 tsp dried thyme leaves, crushed
1 -2 bay leaf
2 -3 dashes worcestershire sauce (to taste)
1 tbsp ground red pepper (to taste)
1 tsp ground black pepper (to taste)
4 -5 dashes crystal hot sauce

Directions:

Soak the beans overnight. Drain the water and cover the beans with a double volume of fresh water in the pot. Bring the beans to a rolling boil. Boil the beans for about an hour, until the beans are tender but not falling apart. Make sure the beans are always covered by water, or they will discolor and get hard. Drain when done.
While the beans are boiling, sauté the onions, celery, and bell pepper until the onions turn translucent. Add the garlic and saute for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
After the beans are boiled and drained, add the sautéed vegetables to the beans, then add the ham, sausage, seasonings, and just enough water to cover.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 hours, until nice and creamy. Adjust seasonings as you go along. Stir occasionally, making sure that it doesn't burn and/or stick to the bottom of the pot. [Note: old beans - older than six months to a year - may not get creamy. If this happens, take a cup or so out and mash them, then return them to the pot and stir].
Serve generous ladles-ful over hot, long-grain, white rice.
In some New Orleans restaurants, it's traditional to serve Red Beans and Rice with chopped, pickled onions. The addition of the vinegar from the pickled onions really makes the beans pop .

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	411.17 Kcal (1721 kJ)
Calories from fat	110.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.22g	19%
Cholesterol	50.74mg	17%
Sodium	758.8mg	32%
Potassium	1002.4mg	21%
Total Carbs	43.8g	15%
Sugars	3.87g	15%
Dietary Fiber	10.05g	40%
Protein	31.07g	62%
Vitamin C	24.9mg	42%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	11.1mg	61%
Calcium	86.2mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	173.91 Kcal (728 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.17g	19%
Cholesterol	21.46mg	17%
Sodium	320.94mg	32%
Potassium	423.97mg	21%
Total Carbs	18.52g	15%
Sugars	1.64g	15%
Dietary Fiber	4.25g	40%
Protein	13.14g	62%
Vitamin C	10.5mg	42%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	12%
Iron	4.7mg	61%
Calcium	36.4mg	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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