Creole Kidney Beans Recipes

CREOLE KIDNEY BEANS

Steps:

• Place bacon in a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Cover with a paper towel. Microwave at high (100%) until brown, 3 1/2 to 4 minutes. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat. Add onion and pepper. Cover. Microwave at high (100%) until onion is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add remaining ingredients Microwave at medium high (70%) until heated through, 8 to 10 minutes.

CREOLE RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Soak kidney beans overnight.
• Pour out water and add 3 quarts fresh water.
• Chop onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
• Add to beans.
• Add salt, pepper and Creole seasoning.
• Cover and cook on low heat 4 hours.
• Cut smoked sausage in 1 1/2-inch rounds.
• Add to beans and cook 45 minutes.
• Stir beans occasionally while cooking.
• Rice: Bring 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon margarine to boil.
• Add 1 cup rice; cover and simmer on low until water steams away.
• Serve Red Beans over hot, steaming rice.

CREOLE RICE AND KIDNEY BEANS

Steps:

• Combine water, rice, coconut milk, kidney beans, thyme, and salt in a large pot. Stick cloves into onion and add to the pot. Bring to a boil; simmer, covered, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Uncover and cook until remaining liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes more.

CREOLE KIDNEY BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly oil a 1 3/4 quart casserole or spray with a nonstick cooking spray.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients to skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes more. Spoon mixture into prepared casserole.
• Cover tightly and bake 45 minutes.
• Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.