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Red Beans & Rice Soul Food Recipe

Prep

0-15 mins

Total

14 HRS 40 MIN

Servings

8 Servings

Make any occasion special with this savory soul food recipe. We love this Red Beans & Rice Soul Food Recipe, with Cajun seasoning and smoked ham hock.

Ingredients

  • 1

    lb

    dry red beans

  • 12

    slices

    OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch-wide pieces

  • 1

    large

    onion, chopped

  • 1

    large

    green pepper, chopped

  • 4

    cloves

    garlic, minced

  • 1

    smoked ham hock (3/4 lb.)

  • 3

    cups

    fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 1/4

    cup

    minced parsley, divided

  • 1

    bay leaf

  • 2

    tsp

    Cajun seasoning

  • 1

    tsp

    dried thyme leaves

  • 1/4

    tsp

    ground red pepper (cayenne)

  • 2

    cups

    long-grain white rice (preferably converted), uncooked

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Rinse and pick through beans, discarding any misshapen beans or debris. Place beans in large bowl. Add enough water to cover beans by at least 2 inches. Let stand overnight.

  2. Step 2

    Drain beans, discarding soaking liquid; set beans aside. Cook bacon in Dutch oven or deep large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in pan. Drain bacon on paper towels. Meanwhile, add onions, peppers and garlic to reserved drippings; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender.

  3. Step 3

    Return bacon to pan with beans, ham hock, broth, 2 Tbsp. parsley, bay leaf and seasonings. Bring to boil; simmer on low heat 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until beans are tender and liquid is thickened, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook rice as directed on package during the last 30 min. of the bean cooking time.

  4. Step 4

    Remove ham hock and bay leaf; discard bay leaf. Shred meat from ham hock; discard bone and any fat. Stir meat into bean mixture. Serve over rice; top with remaining parsley.

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