Louisiana Beans And Rice

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb dry red beans, soaked overnight,drained
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups finely chopped onions
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 3 cups cooked brown rice

Recipe

• 1 combine the drained beans, water, onion and garlic in a large pot.
• 2 bring to a boil for 12 minutes.
• 3 reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
• 4 add remaining ingredients except for rice and parsley.
• 5 stir to mix pepper, tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce and spices with beans.
• 6 simmer and additional 1 to 1-1/2 hours until beans are tender and liquid is thick.
• 7 spoon beans over rice and sprinkle with additional chili powder and cumin, if desired.