| Red Beans & Rice Mix with Recipe Yield: 1 Servings ------MIX-MAKES ONE RECIPE--------- 1/2 lb Small dried red beans 1 Bay leaf 1 ts Salt 1/2 ts Dried theyme 1/2 ts Dried basil 1 ts Garlic powder 1/2 ts Parsley flakes 1/4 ts Cayenne pepper 2 c Long grain rice ------RICE----------------- 1 Recipe mix 1 md Onion; minced 2 1/2 c Water 1 Ham hock (1/2 to 3/4 lb) 3 Ribs celery; chopped 4 1/4 c Water Louisiana hot sauce, if .. desired Mix: Combine spices. Pack beans, rice and spices in separate containers. Red Beans and Rice: Soak the beans overnight in water to cover. Drain; combine with remaining ingredients, except the rice and 4 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil; recuce heat, cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 2 hours. Remove the ham hock, cool slightly. Remove m In separate pan, boil water. Add rice and simmer gently, covered, 25 minutes or until water is absorbed. Stir into beans. Serve with hot sauce, if desired. Makes 6 servings. |