Cajun Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Cajun Red Beans and Rice
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Directions:

  1. In med hot pan, fry bacon, remove and retain 2 tbs of drippings. Chop fried bacon.
  2. Saute the onions, bell pepper, celery, jalapenos, and garlic until translucent in the bacon drippings.
  3. Add remaining butter and spices, except salt and stir for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add beans, 5 quarts of the broth (enough to cover beans), and Tabasco and bring to a boil. Keep remaining broth hot in another pan. Reduce to a simmer.
  5. After about an hour, add the rice, and chopped bacon and continue cooking until the beans are done (about another hour).
  6. NOTE: Cooking time can be reduced by using canned beans. Just add the canned beans and rice at the same time and cook for 1 hour.
  7. Add additional broth as needed. Season with salt to taste and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 440.14 Kcal (1843 kJ)
Calories from fat 122.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.56g 21%
Cholesterol 17.22mg 6%
Sodium 2128.3mg 89%
Potassium 782.48mg 17%
Total Carbs 69.41g 23%
Sugars 5.62g 22%
Dietary Fiber 11.38g 46%
Protein 12.52g 25%
Vitamin C 24.2mg 40%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 15%
Iron 11.9mg 66%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 87.69 Kcal (367 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.7g 21%
Cholesterol 3.43mg 6%
Sodium 424.02mg 89%
Potassium 155.89mg 17%
Total Carbs 13.83g 23%
Sugars 1.12g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2.27g 46%
Protein 2.49g 25%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 40%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 15%
Iron 2.4mg 66%
Calcium 17.9mg 9%

* 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

  • 9.1
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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