Creole beans& rice

 
                            CREOLE BEANS & RICE
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Vegetarian                       Beans
                 Rice
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3       c            Red kidney beans, cooked
      1/2   ts           Cayenne pepper
      1/4   ts           Allspice
    3       ea           Scallions
    1       ea           Cucumber, peeled & sliced
    2       ea           Tomatoes, chopped
      3/4   c            Fresh parsley
      1/4   c            Vegetable oil
    3 1/2   tb           Cider vinegar
    1       d            Tabasco oil
    3       tb           Vegetable oil
    1       lg           Onion, chopped
    4       ea           Garlic cloves, minced
    3       ea           Celery stalks, chopped
    1       lg           Carrot, diced
    2       ea           Green peppers, chopped
      1/3   c            Tomato paste
    1       t            Cider vinegar
    1 1/2   ts           Brown sugar
    1       t            Dijon mustard
    1       pn           Salt
    2       ts           Oregano
      1/8   ts           Cayenne
      1/8   ts           Allspice
    2 1/2   c            Rice, cooked
 
   Combine scallions, cucumber, tomatoes,  parsley, oil,
   cider vinegar, tabasco with the cayenne & allspice to
   make the salsa.
   
   Saute onions & garlic in remaining oil for 2 to 3
   minutes.  Add celery & carrots & cook for another 2
   minutes.  Add pepper & continue to saute till the
   vegetables are tender.
   
   Whisk together the tomato paste with 1/4 cup of red
   wine, cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, herbs & spices.
   Add to the vegetables.  Combine the beans with the
   vegetables & stir thoroughly,  Simmer for 30 minutes.
   
   Layer the saute mixture with the hot rice & salsa &
   serve.
   
   "New Recipes From Moosewood Restaurant"
  
 
 
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