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Red Beans

Southern-style red beans simmered with savory smoked turkey and spices. Traditionally served with rice.
Recipe by Healthy Food Healthy Soul
Close up of red bens, white rice, and a sprig of parsley as garnish on a white plate, on top of a wooden table.
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Cost per servingPer serving$0.43
Makes12 servings
Total timeTotal9 hours
Prep 15 minutes Cook 45 minutes
Prep 15 minutes Cook 45 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 12 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 1 pound dried red beans
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup low-sodium smoked turkey ham diced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sodium-free all-purpose seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • ¼ cup green pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt substitute
  • 2 cubes no-sodium beef bouillon

Directions

  1. Sort beans and remove any shriveled beans, stones or debris. Rinse beans and pour into a large bowl. Fill with enough water to cover beans. Let soak overnight.
  2. Drain water and transfer beans to large pot. Add water, turkey ham, onions, pepper, all-purpose seasoning, garlic, green pepper, beef bouillon, and salt substitute.
  3. Simmer beans on low heat until tender, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving is 0.5 cup
  • Sodium110mg
  • Calories55
  • Carbohydrates11g
  • Fiber3g
  • Fat0g
  • Protein4g
Serving: 0.5 cupCalories: 55calCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 110mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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