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Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice

This classic dish is full of flavor and packed with lots of fiber and protein to help keep you fuller longer. Try it out today and let us know what you think! 

Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans & Rice Socials-06

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups red beans (dry)
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup celery (chopped) 
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 3 tbsp. garlic (chopped) 
  • 1 tbsp. parsley 
  • 2 tsp. dried thyme (crushed)
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 cup red bell pepper (chopped)
  • Hot cooked rice

Directions:

  1. Rinse beans thoroughly.
  2. In a 5-quart pot, mix the beans, water, onion, celery and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
  3. Cover and cook over low heat for about 1 ½ hours or until the beans are tender. Stir and mash the beans against the side of the pan.
  4. Add garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, black pepper and green peppers.
  5. Cook uncovered over low heat until creamy, about 30 minutes.
  6. Remove the bay leaves. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Total calories      168
Total fat             1 g
Protein              11 g
Sodium              315 mg
Carbohydrate      31 g
Dietary fiber       9 g
Saturated fat       0 g
Total sugars        2 g

*Source: MyPlate

Try out this recipe and let us know what you think!

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