Classic New Orleans Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients List
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1 tablespoon shortening, or as needed
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1 white onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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8 cups water
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1 pound dried red beans
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1 smoked ham hock
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1 pound smoked sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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2 bay leaves
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1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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½ teaspoon dried sage
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1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste (Optional)
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3 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
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Heat shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic in the hot shortening until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
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In a large pot, combine water, red beans, and a ham hock, bringing it to a boil. Add the sautéed onion mixture to the pot, along with smoked sausage and celery. Return to a boil. Stir in bay leaves, Creole seasoning, thyme, and sage. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 5 hours until the beans are tender.
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Discard the ham hock and bay leaves. Stir in hot pepper sauce and serve the dish over freshly cooked white rice.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 465 | Calories |
| 21g | Fat |
| 44g | Carbs |
| 26g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 465 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 21g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium 861mg | 37% |
| Total Carbohydrate 44g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 12g | 43% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin C 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium 101mg | 8% |
| Iron 5mg | 29% |
| Potassium 938mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5