New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

Weight Watchers Recipe

TurnAround Program Book, from Weight Watchers Publishing Group

Ratings (90)

9PointsPlus Value

Prep time: 9 min

Cook time: 24 min

Other time: 0 min

Serves: 6

Red beans and rice is one of the best-known dishes to come out of Louisiana. The pairing of ham and beans creates a delicious gravy that flavors the rice.

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Ingredients

1 cup(s) uncooked brown rice

2 tsp sunflower oil

1 medium uncooked onion(s), chopped

1 medium green pepper(s), seeded and chopped

3 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced

1 pound(s) cooked ham, sliced, cubed, or shredded, reduced-sodium boneless steak, trimmed of all visible fat and cut into 1⁄4-inch pieces

15 1/2 oz canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

1/2 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

Cook the rice according to package directions, omitting any fat.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3–4 minutes. Add the ham and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown, 4–5 minutes. Add the beans and Cajun seasoning; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 1–2 minutes. Add the broth and cook until the liquid is almost completely absorbed, about 2 minutes. Serve over the rice. Yields 1⁄2 cup bean mixture with 1⁄2 cup rice per serving.

Notes

Legend has it that the musician Louis Armstrong signed correspondence “red beans and ricely yours” because he so loved this dish.

Cajun seasoning—a blend of cayenne, paprika, garlic, and onion—can be found in the spice aisle of the supermarket. The amount of heat depends on the brand, so read the label carefully. You can also try this dish with Creole seasoning, which is a similar blend of spices.

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cookiebeta (william)
2/24/2013 12:59:55 PM

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good simple recipie- I added chopped celery

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lakeparkbarb (barb)
2/3/2013 8:25:11 AM

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This is very good. Authentic tasting too. Except for using olive oil instead of sunflower, I followed the recipe exatly. Easy too! I made the rice ahead of time, actually the day before, and did the rest at mealtime. Instead of serving the bean mixture on top of the rice mixture, I mixed it all together in the pot and dishd it out. It's a large portion too!

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saranicole112
2/1/2013 1:08:49 PM

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super yummy

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sherrique55 (sherri)
1/29/2013 12:12:01 AM

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I enjoyed this recipe. I am going to try it with stevia.

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