Authentic Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Authentic Red Beans and Rice
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Directions:

  1. Sort and soak beans overnight.
  2. In a large pot, add all ingredients except onions, butter, beans and rice, bring to a boil stirring occasionally, cover and simmer 1 hour.
  3. While pot is heating up, add onion and butter to a small saucepan and cook until tender, add to pot.
  4. Add beans, cover and simmer 2 1/2 -3 hours until beans are tender, adding water if necessary to keep beans covered.
  5. About 45 minutes to an hour before serving, remove ham hocks, let them cool, and remove meat and skin from them. Discard skin and put meat and bones back into pot.
  6. To serve, put a spoonful or two of rice in each bowl and ladle the red bean mixture over it.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 729.46 Kcal (3054 kJ)
Calories from fat 319.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.47g 55%
Cholesterol 76.79mg 26%
Sodium 1321.57mg 55%
Potassium 1790.75mg 38%
Total Carbs 67.04g 22%
Sugars 3.95g 16%
Dietary Fiber 14.19g 57%
Protein 35.79g 72%
Vitamin C 7mg 12%
Iron 7.7mg 43%
Calcium 107.1mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 160.19 Kcal (671 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.79g 55%
Cholesterol 16.86mg 26%
Sodium 290.23mg 55%
Potassium 393.26mg 38%
Total Carbs 14.72g 22%
Sugars 0.87g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3.12g 57%
Protein 7.86g 72%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 12%
Iron 1.7mg 43%
Calcium 23.5mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.7
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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