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Low-Fat Red Beans, Ham and Rice Recipe
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Ingredients
Servings: 12 | Preparation Time: 20 minutes
1 lb dried red beans
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 cups chopped celery
2 cups diced onion
1 cup sliced green onion
1 cup chopped bell pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 oz diced, cooked, lean ham
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp sage
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp hot pepper sauce (optional)
2 bay leaves
2 qt water
4 cups hot cooked rice
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Nutrition Facts
Exchanges/Choices:
2 1/2 Starch
1 Very Lean Meat
Calories 240
Calories from Fat 22
Fat 2g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 8mg
Sodium 214mg
Carbohydrate 41g
Dietary Fiber 7g
Sugar 8g
Protein 14g |
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Cooking Methods
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Sort and wash the beans and place them in a large
pot.
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Cover with water 2 inches above the beans; let soak
for 8 hours. Drain. Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high
heat. Add the celery, onion, green onion, bell pepper, and garlic and
saute until tender.
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Add the remaining ingredients except the rice and
cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 1 - 1 1/2 hours, stirring
occasionally.
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Remove the bay leaves and serve over rice.
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Fun Facts /
Cooking Tips
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This healthy diabetic meal is low in fat, and low in
cholesterol, it is also a Southern favorite dish. If you
love spicy food, add heat, more hot pepper sauce to
taste. Many Southerners compete to see who can handle
the most heat. If you are brave, try different hot
sauces, such as jalapeno or fiery green sauce! |
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