Easy Red Beans & Rice
March 21, 2022
in
Healthy
Introducing Easy Red Beans and Rice - a simpler version of the famous Louisiana red beans and rice tradition that takes less time to prepare. This dish is healthy, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.
Makes 8 Servings
Ingredients
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, lightly crushed.
1 large red onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 (1lb) cans red kidney beans
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
t tbsp hot sauce
2½ cups chicken stock
1 cup white rice 1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp minced fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan. Saute garlic, onion, celery, and bell pepper until tender. Stir in kidney beans, salt, pepper, onion powder, and hot sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer. Next, bring the chicken stock to a boil and stir in rice and butter. Return to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Finally, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Lastly, mix rice and beans gently and transfer them to a serving dish and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories 247
Total Fat 4g
Cholesterol 4mg
Sodium 315mg
Total Carbohydrate 43g
Dietary Fiber 9.5g
Protein 11g
Source:
This is some text inside of a div block.
