Red Beans and Rice (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Red Beans and Rice (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. Place the beans in a large bowl or pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Let soak for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat the bacon grease over medium-high heat. Add the tasso and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the onions, celery and bell peppers to the grease in the pot. Season with the salt, pepper, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes. Add the bay leaves, parsley, thyme, sausage, and ham hocks, and cook, stirring, to brown the sausage and ham hocks, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the beans and stock or water, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and starting to thicken, about 2 hours. (Should the beans become too thick and dry, add more water, about 1/4 cup at a time.)
  3. Remove from the heat and with the back of a heavy spoon, mash about 1/4 of the beans against the side of the pot. Continue to cook until the beans are tender and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and remove the bay leaves.
  4. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 586.73 Kcal (2457 kJ)
Calories from fat 284.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.61g 49%
Cholesterol 91.54mg 31%
Sodium 1106.73mg 46%
Potassium 640.63mg 14%
Total Carbs 41.71g 14%
Sugars 7.29g 29%
Dietary Fiber 2.79g 11%
Protein 31.74g 63%
Vitamin C 21.3mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 15%
Iron 10mg 55%
Calcium 62.8mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 99.78 Kcal (418 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.38g 49%
Cholesterol 15.57mg 31%
Sodium 188.21mg 46%
Potassium 108.94mg 14%
Total Carbs 7.09g 14%
Sugars 1.24g 29%
Dietary Fiber 0.47g 11%
Protein 5.4g 63%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 15%
Iron 1.7mg 55%
Calcium 10.7mg 6%

* 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

  • 13.8
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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