Creole Beans

Try this recipe with red beans or other varieties and serve this main dish with cooked brown rice and a green salad for a complete meal. To learn how to cook dried beans, check out our recipe Cooked Beans.

Prep 15 minCook 45 minTotal 60 minUpdated Jul 3, 202660 minVegetarianVeganGluten Free

Try this recipe with red beans or other varieties and serve this main dish with cooked brown rice and a green salad for a complete meal. To learn how to cook dried beans, check out our recipe Cooked Beans.

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Beans, dry, cooked
  • 2 stalks Celery, sliced
  • 1/4 tsp Green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion Onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 15 cups Tomatoes, low-sodium (with juice)
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook celery, onion, and green pepper in vegetable oil in a large saucepan until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Break up large pieces of tomatoes. Add tomatoes and seasonings to vegetable mixture.
  3. Bring to a boil. Add beans and return to a boil.
  4. Cover and cook over low heat until flavors are blended and liquid is cooked away, about 30 minutes. Stir once and a while to prevent sticking.

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