Creole Red Beans And Rice Recipe | Louisiana Recipes | Creole Recipes | Cajun Recipes
How to prepare "creole red beans and rice"
creole red beans and rice (louisiana french)
this is a favorite new orleans lunch.
1 pound dried red kidney beans
1 1/2 pounds ham hock or ham bone with
generous amount of meat
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 jalapeņo pepper, chopped
place beans and ham hock in a large pot. cover with water. water should be 1/2 to 3/4 inch above beans. heat. when beans and water are hot, add bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, seasonings and jalapeņo pepper. cook slowly for 2 to 3 hours or until gravy is thick and beans are tender. salt to taste.
serve over fluffy white rice.
serves 4.
