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Hearty Red Beans and Rice

Name: Hearty Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 1 pound dried kidney beans; 2 teaspoons garlic salt; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 quart water; 1/2 pound fully cooked ham, diced; 1/2 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, diced; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Hot cooked rice

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + soaking Cook: 2 hours

Makes

10 servings

I take this dish to many potlucks and never fail to bring home an empty pot. I learned about the mouthwatering combination of meats, beans and seasonings while working for the Navy in New Orleans. If you want to get a head start, cover the beans with the water and let them soak overnight. Drain them the next day and continue with the recipe as directed. —Kathy Jacques, Summerfield, Florida

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Ingredients

1 pound dried kidney beans
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 quart water
1/2 pound fully cooked ham, diced
1/2 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, diced
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice

Directions

Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until softened.
Drain beans, discarding liquid. Add the garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute ham and sausage until lightly browned. Remove with a slotted spoon to bean mixture. Saute onion and celery in drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add to bean mixture. Stir in tomato sauce and bay leaves. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until beans are tender.
Discard bay leaves. Measure 2 cups beans; mash and return to the bean mixture. Stir in the parsley, salt and pepper. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 276 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 1149mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 18g protein.

Hearty Red Beans and Rice

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