New Orleans Red Beans & Rice

Name: New Orleans Red Beans & Rice
Prep time: 14 h 40 min
Cook time: 14 h 40 min
Total time: 14 h 40 min
Yield: 40
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 12 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch-wide pieces; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 710 milliliters fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth; 59 milliliters minced fresh parsley, divided; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 0 teaspoons ground red pepper (cayenne); 1 large onion, chopped; 454 grams dried red beans; 340 grams smoked ham hock; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 473 milliliters long-grain white rice (preferably converted), uncooked

New Orleans Red Beans & Rice might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 4g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 101 calories. This recipe serves 40. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. Head to the store and pick up onion, parsley, bell pepper, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 14 hours and 40 minutes.

Instructions

Rinse and pick through beans, discarding any misshapen beans or debris.

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Beans

Place beans in large bowl.

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Bowl

Add enough water to cover beans by at least 2 inches.

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Let stand overnight.

Drain beans, discarding soaking liquid; set beans aside. Cook bacon in Dutch oven or deep large skillet until crisp.

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Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in pan.

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Drain bacon on paper towels. Meanwhile, add onions, peppers and garlic to reserved drippings; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender.

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Return bacon to pan with beans, ham hock, broth, 2 Tbsp. parsley, bay leaf and seasonings. Bring to boil; simmer on low heat 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until beans are tender and liquid is thickened, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook rice as directed on package during the last 30 min. of the bean cooking time.

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