Louisiana Red Beans And Rice

* Exported from MasterCook *

LOUISIANA RED BEANS AND RICE

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound Dried red kidney beans
3 tablespoons Peanut oil
2 Lge onions -- chopped
3 Cloves garlic -- mashed
2 Lge green peppers -- chopped
3 Lge stalks celery -- sliced
2 Bay leaves -- salt
1/2 teaspoon Thyme -- 1/4 tsp cumin
1 teaspoon Paprika -- 1 tbl vinegar
1/2 cup Peeled and chopped -- tomatoes
pepper sauce to taste

1. Cook beans according to basic directions. 2. Heat peanut oil in a large
saucepan and saute onions, garlic, green peppers, and celery.
Add the bay leaves, thyme, cumin, paprika, tomatoes, vinegar, and some bean
broth. Simmer vegetables until they are tender. 3. Shortly before serving,
add the beans with the remaining broth, hot pepper sauce, and salt. Bring
to a boil, lower heat, and simmer about 5 minutes. Serve over steaming
rice. Serves 6 to 8. Delicious with a green salad.

This recipe will work for anyone interested in Vegetarian ideas, but
definitely NOT for those who do NOT want beans in their diet.

~ Bean Banquets - p102 Call Number: 641.6G Exton Public Library From:
Carol Gill Date: 09-06-93

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