THEME: New Orleans Red Beans

[Jamie R]

New Orleans Red Beans
Serves: 8

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

1 lb. Dry red beans
2 quarts water
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
4 fresh bay leaves
1 cup chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon 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.

3. Cover and cook over low heat for about 1-1/2 hours or until beans
are tender. Stir. Mash beans against side of pan.

4. Add green pepper, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

5. Cook, uncovered, over low heat until creamy, about 30 minutes.
Remove bay leaves.

6. Serve with hot cooked brown rice, if desired.

NUTRITION INFO (per 1.75-cup serving)
Calories: 187.2
Fat: 0.8 G
Carbohydrates: 35.4 G
Protein: 10.9 G