Creole Beans and Rice
This has a lot of ingredient but it is very easy to make. You can increase the spices to fit your own taste if desired. dh loved this one.
1 can red beans
1 can black beans
1/2 c chopped onion
1/4 c chopped green bell pepper
1/4 t minced garlic
1/4 t marjoram
1/4 t sage
1/4 t basil
1/4 t thyme
1/4 t dried mustard
1/4 t crushed black pepper
1 t wine vinegar
1 t lemon juice
Salt to taste
1 small bay leaf
2/3 c okra (fresh or frozen)
Louisiana hot sauce (to taste)
Lightly saute onions, green pepper and garlic in 1 Tbl. olive oil. Combine bean, sauted vegetables, and spices together except for the bay leaf. Simmer 15 minutes. Add okra and bay leaf. Simmer until thickened (approx 15 minutes) Remove bay leaf. Serve with prepared brown rice. Add Louisiana hot sauce to taste.
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Excellent!
