Cajun Red Beans And Rice Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 lb Dry pinto beans (2 c.)
- 4 c. Uncooked AM Rice (Medium or possibly Long Brown)
- 1 1/2 c. Finely minced celery
- 1 1/2 c. Finely minced onions
- 1 1/2 c. Finely minced green pepper
- 5 x Bay leaves
- 1 tsp White pepper
- 3/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Tabasco sauce, optional (according to taste)
- 2 tsp Thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp Garlic pwdr
- 1 1/2 tsp Oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 6 ounce Tomato paste
Directions
- Cover beans with water and soak overnight. Drain and rinse before cooking. Combine beans with 5 c. water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 min to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add in another 4 c. water and add in celery, onion, bell pepper, bay leaves, and remaining ingredients. Cook till beans are tender and begin breaking up.
- Cook rice. To serve, mound 3/4 c. rice on plate and spoon generous serving of beans over the rice.
- (Yield: For a Crowd)
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