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Creole Favorite

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Category: Beans, Vegetarian, Rice, United States

 Ingredients List

  • 1 lb Dried scarlet runner beans
  • Soaked overnight and
  • Drained
  • 2 md Onions -- chopped
  • 1 bn Scallions -- chopped
  • 1 md Red bell pepper -- seeded
  • And
  • Chopped
  • 2 Ribs celery -- chopped
  • 4 Bay leaves
  • 1/2 ts Dried thyme
  • 1/4 ts Cayenne pepper
  • 2 Turns of a black-pepper
  • Mill
  • 1/2 To 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • Seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 c Hot cooked rice

 Directions

According to Creole custom, red beans and rice and laundry were always done
on Mondays. This dish takes 4 hours to cook - time enough to get the
laundry done.

In a large pan, place beans with water to cover and cook to a boil. Add all
ingredients except salt and rice. Lower heat and simmer for 4 hours or
until tender. Remove from heat and remove bay leaves. Add salt to taste.
Serve over hot cooked rice.

Makes 6 servings Source: Boutique Bean Pot From The Cookie Lady's Files

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