Red Beans and Rice
En Español
Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Yield: 8 servings
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Ingredients:
1 pound red beans, dry
8 cups water
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
4 bay leaves
3 Tablespoons chopped garlic
3 Tablespoons chopped parsley
2 teaspoons crushed, dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chopped green pepper |
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Instructions:
1. Pick through beans to remove bad beans. Rinse beans thoroughly.
2. In a 5-quart pot, mix beans, water, onion, celery and bay leaves. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
3. Cover and cook over low heat for about 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Stir and mash beans against side of pan.
4. Add garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, black pepper, and green pepper.
5. Cook uncovered, over low heat, until creamy, about 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Serve over hot cooked rice. |
Cost:
Per Recipe: $ 3.24
Per Serving: $ 0.40 |
Source:
Adapted from:
Eating for a Healthy Heart
Down Home Healthy: Family Recipes of Black American Chefs Leah Chase and Johnny RIvers
National Institutes of Health (NIH) and
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/hlyheart.html
Author:
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Categories:
Eat Less Saturated Fats, Trans Fats and Cholesterol
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
Eat Calcium Rich Food
Southern
Vegetarian
Stovetop/Hot Plate
Main Dish
Side Dishes
Food Resource Management
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