Lean Red Beans and Rice

Lean Red Beans and Rice
Lean Red Beans and Rice
A streamlined variation on the hearty Louisiana favorite.
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  • Served Person: Serves 4
American Cajun/Creole Bean Pork Side Low Fat Mardi Gras Pork Chop Sausage Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup red beans
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • steamed rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced

Preparation Soak beans in water to cover overnight. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in pork chops, sausage, thyme and cayenne; sauté 2 minutes. Add beans and 3 1/2 cups water. Simmer over low heat until beans are creamy, about 1 1/2 hours. Serve with steamed rice. Per serving: calories, 250; fat, 5 g; sodium, 614 mg; cholesterol, 20 mg Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

Preparation Soak beans in water to cover overnight. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in pork chops, sausage, thyme and cayenne; sauté 2 minutes. Add beans and 3 1/2 cups water. Simmer over low heat until beans are creamy, about 1 1/2 hours. Serve with steamed rice. Per serving: calories, 250; fat, 5 g; sodium, 614 mg; cholesterol, 20 mg Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit