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MDAdvice.com Home > Wellness Centers > Nutrition Center > SYAH Recipes >

NEW ORLEANS RED BEANS
This vegetarian main dish is cholesterol-free, virtually fat-free, and chock full of vegetables.

1 lb
2 qt
1-1/2 C
1 C
4
1 C
3 Tbsp
3 Tbsp
2 tsp
1 tsp
1 tsp
dry red beans
water
chopped onion
chopped celery
bay leaves
chopped green pepper
chopped garlic
chopped parsley
dried thyme, crushed
salt
black pepper

 

 

  1. Pick through beans to remove bad beans; rinse thoroughly.
  2. In a large pot combine beans, water, onion, celery, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and cook over low heat for about 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Stir. Mash beans against side of pan.
  3. Add green pepper, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook, uncovered, over low heat till creamy, about 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
  4. 4. Serve with hot cooked brown rice, if desired.

Yield: 8 servings--Serving Size: 1-1/4 cup

Each serving provides:

Calories: 171
Total fat: less than 1 g
Saturated fat: less than 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 285 mg


 

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