| Low Calorie Cajun Style Red Beans & Brown Rice
Categories: Low Calorie, Cajun, Red Beans, Brown rice, Pinto Beans
1 pound of dried pinto beans
2 cups of yellow onion, chopped
1 cup of green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon of red cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of oregano
1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder or juice
1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
3 dashes Tabasco
one 6 ounce can of tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon of thyme
1 teaspoon of celery flakes
2 cups of brown rice, cooked |
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Rinse beans and soak for 12 hours. Drain. Cover beans with 1/2 inch water. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 hour or until beans are tender. Serve over rice. Good with salad and rolls. One cup beans over 3/4 cup rice are 365 calories, 3 grams of fat and 9 cholesterol. |
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