Simple Red Beans and Rice |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 140 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A simple and tasty recipe for red beans and rice. Ingredients:
1 lb dried red beans |
1 lb bacon |
1 onion, chopped |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
4 cups chicken broth |
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning |
2 bay leaves |
2 cups rice |
Directions:
1. Sort and rinse beans. Add beans to a pot of water and bring to boil.
2. Simmer beans for 1 hour. Drain.
3. Return to pot and add 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth.
4. Add cajun seasoning and bay leaves.
5. Prepare bacon and set aside.
6. Saute onion and garlic in 2 tbsp bacon fat until soft (about 6 minutes).
7. Add onions and garlic to pot of beans.
8. Chop bacon and add to pot.
9. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat until beans are just simmering.
10. Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour (broth should reduce).
11. Prepare rice according to package directions.
12. Serve beans over rice.
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