Creole Red Beans
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 TBS butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 bay leaves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
- 1 pound red beans
- 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 10 cups chicken broth or water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the red beans and remove any debris. Soak in water overnight.
- Before cooking drain the beans and add the water or chicken broth to the pot.
- In a skillet, melt the butter. Add the onion and celery and cook until vegetables are soft. Then season with salt and cayenne.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pot.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 hours until beans are tender. Stir occasionally during cooking time.
Notes
- Be sure to soak the beans in water overnight.
- Serve with rice.
- This dish can be served with andouille or kielbasa sausage.
- Leftovers can be frozen.
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