Louisiana red beans and rice

 
                        LOUISIANA RED BEANS AND RICE
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Beans
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1      pound         Dried red kidney beans
    3      tablespoons   Peanut oil
    2                    Lge onions -- chopped
    3                    Cloves garlic -- mashed
    2                    Lge green peppers -- chopped
    3                    Lge stalks celery -- sliced
    2                    Bay leaves -- salt
      1/2  teaspoon      Thyme -- 1/4 tsp cumin
    1      teaspoon      Paprika -- 1 tbl vinegar
      1/2  cup           Peeled and chopped -- tomatoes
                         pepper sauce to taste
 
 1.  Cook beans according to basic directions. 2. Heat peanut oil in a large
 saucepan and saute onions, garlic, green peppers, and celery.
 Add the bay leaves, thyme, cumin, paprika, tomatoes, vinegar, and some bean
 broth. Simmer vegetables until they are tender. 3. Shortly before serving,
 add the beans with the remaining broth, hot pepper sauce, and salt. Bring
 to a boil, lower heat, and simmer about 5 minutes. Serve over steaming
 rice. Serves 6 to 8.  Delicious with a green salad.
 
  This recipe will work for anyone interested in Vegetarian ideas, but
 definitely NOT for those who do NOT want beans in their diet.
 
  ~ Bean Banquets - p102 Call Number:  641.6G Exton Public Library  From:
 Carol Gill                      Date: 09-06-93
 
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