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Ingredients
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1 tablespoon shortening, or as needed
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1 white onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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8 cups water
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1 pound dried red beans
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1 smoked ham hock
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1 pound smoked sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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2 bay leaves
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1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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½ teaspoon dried sage
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1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste (Optional)
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3 cups cooked white rice
Directions
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Melt shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic in hot shortening until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Combine water, red beans, and ham hock in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir onion mixture into the pot; add smoked sausage and celery. Return to a boil. Stir bay leaves, Creole seasoning, thyme, and sage into boiling water. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until beans are tender, about 5 hours.
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Remove and discard ham hock and bay leaves; stir in hot pepper sauce and serve over white rice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
465 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
44g | Carbs |
26g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 465 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 21g | 26% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
Sodium 861mg | 37% |
Total Carbohydrate 44g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber 12g | 43% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 26g | 52% |
Vitamin C 14mg | 16% |
Calcium 101mg | 8% |
Iron 5mg | 29% |
Potassium 938mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.