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Cook Red Beans and Rice

A delicious and hearty recipe for red beans and rice, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried red beans
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Rinse the red beans and soak them in water overnight.
  • Drain the beans and place them in a pot with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until tender.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a separate pot. Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the salt and pepper.
  • Add the cooked red beans to the rice and stir to combine. Continue to cook for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.

Notes

Serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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