Red Beans and Rice Mix

Red Beans and Rice is a traditional Monday dish in New Orleans, as it was often prepared using leftover Sunday ham bones.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Red Beans and Rice Mix

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Creole, Louisiana Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Red kidney beans
• 1 cup Long grain white rice
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 leaf Bay leaves
• 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
• 2 stalk Green onions
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the red kidney beans.
2. In a large pot, combine the beans, vegetable broth, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
4. While the beans are simmering, cook the rice according to package instructions.
5. In a separate pan, sauté the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened.
6. Once the beans are tender, remove the bay leaves and stir in the sautéed vegetables.
7. Add hot sauce to taste.
8. Serve the red beans over cooked rice.
9. Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.