CREOLE CREAM STYLE RED BEANS RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Pick over kidney beans, place into a large bowl, and pour in enough water to cover by several inches. Soak kidney beans overnight.
• Drain kidney beans, transfer to a large soup pot, and cover with 3 quarts fresh water.
• Stir in green bell pepper, onion, celery, salt, black pepper, Creole seasoning, and garlic.
• Cover the pot, place over medium heat, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer until beans are tender, about 4 hours.
• Mix smoked sausage into the beans; cook an additional 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• About 30 minutes before serving time, place 2 cups water and margarine into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Stir in rice, return to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the pan and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to stand covered for 5 minutes.
• Serve red beans over cooked rice.

Steps:

• Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in water, ham, salt, thyme, oregano, black pepper, ground red pepper and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 1 hour.
• Add beans to ham mixture; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender.
• Carefully ladle 1 cup bean mixture into food processor or blender container. Cover; process until mixture is smooth. Returnpureed mixture to Dutch oven; stir in sausage and tomato paste.
• Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 10 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves; discard. Serve in bowls over hot cooked rice.