Perfect Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Perfect Red Beans and Rice
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Directions:

  1. In a very large mixing bowl (or a 12-quart non-reactive pot, or two 6- to 8-quart pots), combine all ingredients except ham, sausage and rice. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  2. When ready to cook, place all in a pot with the ham and sausage.
  3. Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and strongly simmer (preferably without skimming), for 1 hour; stir as needed to keep beans from sticking.
  4. Reduce heat and slowly simmer, covered, between 2 and 4 hours, or until mixture is very thick and beans are tender.
  5. During the slow-simmering process, stir frequently, especially toward end of cooking time, adding more water to pot only if dish seems too dry.
  6. About 1 hour before done, periodically mash some of the beans with a potato masher, scraping pan bottom clean after each mashing; try to mash about 40 percent of the beans.
  7. Serve immediately over rice or, preferably, let beans cool and refrigerate overnight.
  8. Reheat for serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 208.85 Kcal (874 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.24g 13%
Cholesterol 26.45mg 9%
Sodium 515.06mg 21%
Potassium 574.26mg 12%
Total Carbs 20.75g 7%
Sugars 1.33g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4.94g 20%
Protein 13.26g 27%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 51.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 84.81 Kcal (355 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.35g 13%
Cholesterol 10.74mg 9%
Sodium 209.16mg 21%
Potassium 233.2mg 12%
Total Carbs 8.43g 7%
Sugars 0.54g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 20%
Protein 5.38g 27%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 4%
Iron 1mg 14%
Calcium 21.1mg 5%

* 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

  • 4.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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