WHITE BEANS AND RICE

White Beans and Rice

20

Minutes Prep Time

45

Minutes Cook time

8

Servings

INGREDIENTS

WHITE BEANS

1 lb dry beans or 30 oz canned white beans
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 cup onions, diced
½ celery diced
½ cup peppers, diced
½ cup red peppers, diced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup green onions
1 cup cubed ham
6 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons cajun spice
Salt and pepper

RICE

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup parboiled rice
1 ½ cup water
Salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

BEANS

1. Rinse beans thoroughly, soak dry beans overnight, typically 16-24 hours for the best results. Be sure there is plenty of water to soak beans. Rinse beans the next day and prepare for cooking.

2. In a medium stock pot, add oil***add onions, celery & red & green peppers. Add garlic and sauté until translucent. Add Cajun spice.

3. Add butter & diced ham; continue to cook for 5-7 minutes. Add the beans to the pot along with chicken stock.

4. Bring pot up to a simmer and allow to cook for 20-25 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.

5. If you want the beans more creamy, mash the beans with a spatula or use an immersion blender and pulse beans until the desired consistency.

6. Serve over rice and garnish with green onion! Enjoy!

7. Taste, Salt & Pepper if needed.

RICE

1. In small pot, add water salt & pepper. Bring to boil and add rice. Bring back to boil and cut off the heat. Allow to sit for 20-25 minutes. Add butter and stir rice. Ready to serve!

NOTES

Chef’s Tip: You can add collard greens to this recipe as well. Serve with buttermilk cornbread, French bread or over rice.

Chef’s Tip: bacon fat can be used as a substitute to oil

Chef’s Tip: For more flavor, replace ham with tasso or andouille sausage.

Chef’s Tip: The longer the beans cook, the more flavor will come out in this dish