Recipe

Red Beans And Rice Recipe

	Yosto760 / All my dishes 1 year, 6 months ago This is an extraordinary and filling dish. This is just from memory. I've never before written it down. I may edit it as I remember things. We never get tired of beans because there are just so many ways to fix them! Prep:15m Cook:240m Servings:6	Yosto760
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Ingredients

1 bag red beans (dry) You can use kidney beans but I prefer just red beans or pink beans. The flavor is lighter. [canned will work as well and time will be minuscule in comparison.]

Enough water for the beans. See package instructions

Cook on stove or slow cooker or a pressure cooker. Any means will work.

Make enough rice for your family or company. I've used brown rice and white rice. It's up to you.

1 onion

1 bell pepper

1 tbsp liquid smoke

I like ground spices best. No stems or hard pieces that way!

a few bay leaves to taste

oregano to taste

basil to taste

summer savory to taste

thyme very small amount

Cayenne or other hot pepper flavor you appreciate to taste. Some like it hot!

You may use any green spices you like with beans. I'd avoid cumin and chili powder until after you've tried this. You may add them but it will alter the flavor of the beans.

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

If using dry beans soak for several hours or overnite

Toward the end of cooking time, when the beans are nearly done, chop up the onion and the bell pepper and add your spices and your liquid smoke. The liquid smoke is a very vital ingredient. It's easy to find. I use hickory flavor. Once the beans are done and the vegetables are cooked, you may begin to smash the beans. This way, even the picky eaters aren't bothered. No chunks. Then you pour it over a hot bed of rice. I like to add Louisiana Hot Sauce over the top. My husband likes Tabasco. My son likes Picante Sauce. Your choice. Delicious!

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mjcmcook 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Hello....
This recipe takes me right back to my
"Heart Home' ....New Orleans!
Interesting that you posted this particular recipe on Monday...! "Red Beans and Rice Day" in the South!!! Nothing finer that the fragrance of this cooking away all day! You are correct in the use of the spices ....no chili or cumin....this changes the intended flavor of the recipe
completely...Thanks so much for sharing....
You "made" my Day....
Would you be my 'Food Friend'????
.....mjcmcook,,,,,"5" Forks!!!!