Creole Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings2
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Olive oil or vegetable oil - 1 teaspoon
 Celery1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Onion1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Green bell pepper1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Small garlic - 1 clove, minced
 Red kidney beans6 Ounce, drained
 Water1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Bay leaf1/2
 Chili powder1/2 Teaspoon
 Hot Sauce1/2 Teaspoon
 Thyme leaves1/8 Teaspoon
 Oregano leaves - 1/8 sauce
 Long grain rice1 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

MAKING
1.Take a 1 1/2 quart saucepan and heat some oil in it.
2.Add in onion, pepper, celery, ham, garlic and stir cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
3.Add in the rest of the ingredients, but not the rice.
4. Let the mixture boil. Now reduce heat, cover and let simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes until the flavors infuse and vegetables are tender.
5.Discard the bay leaf.

SERVING
6.Serve red beans with rice.
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