New Orleans Red Beans
Enjoy this cholesterol-free and virtually fat-free take on a very tasty New Orleans
tradition!
CAL/SERV :
171
PREP TIME :
10 MINS
YIELDS :
8 SERVINGS
COOK TIME:
2 HOUR 20 MINS
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb dry red beans
- 8 C (2 quarts) water
- 1½ C chopped onion
- 1 C chopped celery
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 C chopped green pepper
- 3 Tbsp chopped garlic
- 3 Tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 tsp dried thyme, crushed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Pick through beans to remove bad beans; rinse thoroughly.
- In a large pot combine the beans, water, onion, celery, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and cook over low heat for about 1½ hours or until beans are tender. Stir. Use a spoon to mash the beans against the side of the pot.
- Add green pepper, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook, uncovered, over low heat until creamy, about 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
- Serve with hot cooked brown rice, if desired.
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories 171, Total fat 0 g, Saturated fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 285 mg
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute