Next Generation Life Fitness

Red Beans and Rice

Preptime: 15 min.
Cooktime: 1 hour 45 min.

Calories: 459
Carbs: 76g
Fat: 5g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 24g
Satfat: 1g
Sodium: 26mg

Ingredients:
1 cup red beans, dried
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 ounces boneless smoked pork chops, diced
4 ounces andouille or smoked sausage, diced (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 1/2 cups water
1 cup steamed rice

Directions:
1. Soak the beans overnight in enough water to cover them,

2. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until tender, about 6 minutes.

3. Stir in the pork chop pieces, sausage, thyme and cayenne and saute for 2 minutes. Add the beans and 3 1/2 cups of water. Simmer over low heat until the beans are creamy, about 1 1/2 hours. Serve with the steamed rice.