Creole beans & rice

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsRed kidney beans, cooked
½teaspoonCayenne pepper
¼teaspoonAllspice
3eachesScallions
1eachCucumber, peeled & sliced
2eachesTomatoes, chopped
¾cupFresh parsley
¼cupVegetable oil
3½tablespoonCider vinegar
1dashTabasco oil
3tablespoonsVegetable oil
1largeOnion, chopped
4eachesGarlic cloves, minced
3eachesCelery stalks, chopped
1largeCarrot, diced
2eachesGreen peppers, chopped
⅓cupTomato paste
1teaspoonCider vinegar
1½teaspoonBrown sugar
1teaspoonDijon mustard
1pinchSalt
2teaspoonsOregano
⅛teaspoonCayenne
⅛teaspoonAllspice
2½cupRice, cooked

Directions

Combine scallions, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, oil, cider vinegar, tabasco with the cayenne & allspice to make the salsa.

Saute onions & garlic in remaining oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add celery & carrots & cook for another 2 minutes. Add pepper & continue to saute till the vegetables are tender.

Whisk together the tomato paste with ¼ cup of red wine, cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, herbs & spices. Add to the vegetables.

Combine the beans with the vegetables & stir thoroughly, Simmer for 30 minutes.

Layer the saute mixture with the hot rice & salsa & serve.

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