Red Beans And Rice

Serves: 2

Iva Padberg

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

51

Sweetness

51

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

3.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 cup

Olive Oil

4 cups

Water

1 tsp

Salt

3 cups

Cooked Rice

Directions:

1

Drain the beans, discarding the water, and set them aside in a pot

2

Place the onion, celery, garlic and bay leaves in a medium mixing bowl

3

Drizzle the olive oil over them and let the mixture sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes

4

Pour the olive oil and vegetables over the beans and let sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes

5

Add enough of the water to cover the beans and bring to a boil

6

Lower the heat to a simmer, add the salt and pepper, cover, and cook until the beans are tender, about 3 to 4 hours

7

Remove the bay leaves and serve the hot beans over the rice