Red Beans and Rice: A Comforting Dish with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
Red Beans and Rice is a comforting dish combining the rich flavors of turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: High Protein
- 1 cup red beans
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 cups white rice
- Rinse and soak the red beans overnight.
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- Add onions, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot and sauté until soft.
- Add the diced chicken ham and cooked turkey bacon back to the pot.
- Pour in the soaked red beans and chicken broth, and add cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
- In a separate pot, cook white rice according to package instructions.
- Serve the beans over the cooked rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the dish sit for a while before serving.
- Adjust seasonings based on personal taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Red Beans And Rice