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red beans and rice

Contributed By: usedcow4sale
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Ingredients

1 quart (4 cups) dried red beans

2 quarts Water

1 pound Ham or salt pork or vegtable bullion

1 Carrot, chopped

1 Large onion, chopped

1 Bay leaf

Pepper, to taste

Salt, to tas

Preparation

Soak the beans overnight in cold water; drain. Heat the beans in about 2 quarts of water, add all ingredients except salt, and boil for at least 2 hours. When beans are tender, mash them up a bit. Serve on white boiled rice with meat and vegetables on top.

Serves 10 to 12

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: More than 2 hours
Ingredients: Bean & Legume
Actual Cooking Time: More than 2 hours
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Special Features: Make Ahead
Meal Type: Lunch
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