Ingredients
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1
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2
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2
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2
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1/2
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2 1/2
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1 1/2
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1 1/2
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1 1/4
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3/4
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Directions
Treebeard’s Red Beans (And Rice),This recipe is quite a favorite at Treebeards’ restaurant in Houston. It’s posted in response to a request. Cooking time does not include the pre-soak or pre-boil time. To make it South Beach friendly, substitute low fat turkey smoked sausage for the regular smoked sausage, and serve with brown rice.,I dined at Tree beards while I lived in Houston. Prior to doing so, I had never tasted red beans and rice. I was told it was the restaurant’s best dish, so I ordered it. Absolutely delicious. I’ve tried to duplicate it at home and come close, but they still have me beat. ‘Course, they’ve had a lot more practice.,THIS IS IT! This is the real “Treebeard’s RB&R”, just like the Market St. restaurant on Market Square in Houston. My only difference at all is that I do use substitute chicken broth for most of the water, otherwise this is spot on! Pair with an ice cold “5 cent” bottle of Coca-Cola on ice and some nice crusty warm french bread, (with cold sweet butter slathered on top of the bread for me!), and you’ll feel like you’re sitting in their New Orlean’s style back brick walled patio! I enjoyed my first plate of these back in 1980 and have been in love with these ever since! One pointer on the toppings …. green onions are a “must” and make sure you get the super-super-fine grated cheddar or shred it yourself to make it that way so that it is a little cloud of super-fluffy cheddar on top that melts so heavenly. Oh, Oh! How could I forget … lots of shakes of “Louisiana Hot Sauce” on top, to taste of course. This is HEAVEN on earth!
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Steps
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1
Done
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Sort and Wash Red Beans. in a Large Soup Pot, Add 2 Qrts Cold Water and Red Beans. Let Soak Overnight. (to Speed Up the Process, You Can Bring Them to a Boil, Simmer 2 Minutes, Remove from Heat and Let Stand 1 Hour Before the Next Step.) Do not Drain Water! |
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2
Done
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Add Onions, Celery, and Bell Pepper to Beans and Bring to a Boil. Cover, and Reduce Heat to Simmer About 1 1/2 Hours, or Until Beans Are Soft. Do not Stir More Than Necessary. |
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3
Done
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Stir in Seasonings and Sausage. Simmer 30 Minutes More. |
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4
Done
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Meanwhile Cook a Pot of Rice, and Serve the Beans Over the Hot Cooked Rice, Garnished With Shredded Cheddar Cheese and Chopped Green Onion. |
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5
Done
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Note: Don't Stir More Than Necessary - You Don't Want Mushy Beans. If You Want Thicker Beans, Remove the Lid During the Last 30 Minutes of Cooking Time, or Remove 1/2 Cups of the Beans and Mash Them Before Returning to the Pot. |
