Authentic Cajun flavor! I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice, these are just like I remember. Serve with Tabasco sauce for a little kick. My family loved to splash a little cider vinegar in each bowl." Original recipe yield: 8 servings this recipe was taken from the "allrecipes.com" site and modified to use Ham instead of Andoulle sausage. For more flavor cook the beans with a smoked hamhock.

Ingredients

1	pound dry kidney beans
1/8	cup olive oil
1	large onion, chopped
1	green bell pepper, chopped
2	tablespoons garlic, minced
2	stalks celery, chopped
6	cups water
2	teaspoon bay leaves
1/2	teaspoon cayenne pepper
1	teaspoon dried thyme
1/4	teaspoon dried sage
1	tablespoon dried parsley
1	teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1	pound Ham
4	cups water
2	cups Brown Rice

Directions

1. Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
   
   
2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
   
   
3. Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
   
   
4. Stir Ham into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
   
   
5. Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed brown rice.
   
   

Categories

Main Dish

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points Low in cholesterol Low in sugar High in manganese High in thiamin High in vitamin C