Classic Red Beans

Name: Classic Red Beans
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. bag red kidney beans; 8 c. water; 1 lb. pkg. smoke sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 2 Tbsp. bay leaves; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 bell pepper, chopped; 4 cloves garlic; 1 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. Tabasco pepper sauce

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Ingredients

1 lb. bag red kidney beans ⓘ
8 c. water ⓘ
1 lb. pkg. smoke sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick ⓘ
2 Tbsp. bay leaves ⓘ
1 large onion, chopped ⓘ
1/2 bell pepper, chopped ⓘ
4 cloves garlic ⓘ
1 1/4 tsp. salt ⓘ
1 tsp. Tabasco pepper sauce ⓘ

Instructions

Wash beans in a strainer and discard any grit or discolored beans.
Put beans and the rest of the ingredients in an 8-quart pot.
Bring to a boil.
Cover and reduce heat to simmer.
Stirring often, cook beans about 2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender and creamy.
Serve over fluffy long grain rice.
You can also put a good dollop of sour cream on top of your serving of red beans and rice.
It's delicious!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

353 kcal 18% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV

Total Fat 17g 22% DV

Carbs 45.3g 16% DV

Fiber 10.8g 38% DV

Sugar 3.3g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10437mg 100% DV

Potassium 441.5mg 9% DV

Cholesterol 16.3mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 140.3mcg 16% DV

Vitamin C 45.4mg 50% DV

Vitamin D 0.1mcg

Calcium 257.5mg 20% DV

Iron 13.4mg 74% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).