Red Beans & Rice

Name: Red Beans & Rice
Ingredients: 1 lb dry red beans; 2 quarts water; 1 slice country ham, cut into pieces; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped celery; 4 bay leaves; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; hot cooked rice

14 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 lb dry red beans
2 quarts water
1 slice country ham, cut into pieces
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
4 bay leaves
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
3 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
hot cooked rice

Directions

1

Sort beans and rinse thoroughly.
2

In a 5-quart pot combine beans, water, ham, onion, celery, and bay leaves.
3

Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
4

Stir and mash some of the beans against the side of the pan.
5

Add green pepper, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt (if needed), and black pepper.
6

Cook uncovered over low heat until thick and creamy, and 30-45 minutes.
7

Remove bay leaves before serving.
8

Serve in bowls over hot cooked rice; have hot sauce like Crystal or Tabasco ready.