Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Red Beans and Rice
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Directions:

  1. Combine all seasoning mix and set aside.
  2. Chop all vegetables, divide in half and set aside.
  3. Heat a large stock pot for 3-4 minutes over high heat. Add oil, half of vegetables and seasoning mix. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 cup of water and stir up any brown bits on the bottom of the pot. Add remaining water, ham shank and beans. Return to boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 1 hour, covered.
  4. Remove ham shank and let cool on a plate. Uncover and increase heat to slow simmer and cook beans for 1 more hour. Salt and pepper to taste. Add extra water as needed. After ham shank is cool enough to handle remove meat and discard bone. Chop sausage and combine with ham shank meat.
  5. After beans have cooked for 1 more hour, add meat and remaining vegetables. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 30 minutes or until beans are tender and sauce is thick.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 172.76 Kcal (723 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.76g 13%
Cholesterol 48.28mg 16%
Sodium 535.33mg 22%
Potassium 448.21mg 10%
Total Carbs 6.87g 2%
Sugars 2g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.71g 11%
Protein 16.04g 32%
Vitamin C 17mg 28%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 7.6mg 42%
Calcium 54.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 47.29 Kcal (198 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.4g 13%
Cholesterol 13.21mg 16%
Sodium 146.52mg 22%
Potassium 122.68mg 10%
Total Carbs 1.88g 2%
Sugars 0.55g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.74g 11%
Protein 4.39g 32%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 28%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 13%
Iron 2.1mg 42%
Calcium 14.8mg 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

  • 3.6
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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