Simple Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Simple Red Beans and Rice
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Directions:

  1. Sort and rinse beans. Add beans to a pot of water and bring to boil.
  2. Simmer beans for 1 hour. Drain.
  3. Return to pot and add 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth.
  4. Add cajun seasoning and bay leaves.
  5. Prepare bacon and set aside.
  6. Saute onion and garlic in 2 tbsp bacon fat until soft (about 6 minutes).
  7. Add onions and garlic to pot of beans.
  8. Chop bacon and add to pot.
  9. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat until beans are just simmering.
  10. Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour (broth should reduce).
  11. Prepare rice according to package directions.
  12. Serve beans over rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 597.72 Kcal (2503 kJ)
Calories from fat 284.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.66g 49%
Cholesterol 50.64mg 17%
Sodium 1340.04mg 56%
Potassium 458.91mg 10%
Total Carbs 58.99g 20%
Sugars 0.75g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3.34g 13%
Protein 16.19g 32%
Vitamin C 12.9mg 21%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 43.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 152.01 Kcal (636 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.05g 49%
Cholesterol 12.88mg 17%
Sodium 340.79mg 56%
Potassium 116.71mg 10%
Total Carbs 15g 20%
Sugars 0.19g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.85g 13%
Protein 4.12g 32%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 21%
Iron 0.9mg 19%
Calcium 11mg 4%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.9
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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