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Red Beans And Rice Lighter Than

A home-style Red Beans And Rice Lighter Than Emeril's made with Vegetable Oil Spray, Chopped Onions, Chopped Celery, Chopped Bell Peppers Salt And Cayenne To Taste, and Bay Leaves. Serves 8. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• Vegetable Oil Spray
• 2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 4
• 4 sprig
• 1 lb
• 3 tbsp
• 10 cup
• 3 tsp
• 1/4 lb
• 4 cup
• 1/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Lightly coat a large nonstick saucepan with vegetable cooking spray.

2. 2

   Heat the pan on a medium-hot burner.

3. 3

   Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers to the saucepan.

4. 4

   Season the vegetables with salt and cayenne.

5. 5

   Saute the vegetables for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the vegetables start to wilt.

6. 6

   Add the bay leaves and thyme; saute 1 minute until aromatic.

7. 7

   Add the beans, garlic, and broth and soup base.

8. 8

   Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer.

9. 9

   Cook for about 2 hours, uncovered.

10. 10

    Add more stock or water if the mixture becomes dry and thick.

11. 11

    Use a wooden spoon to mash 1/4 of the mixture.

12. 12

    Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.

13. 13

    Add the turkey and continue cooking until the beans are creamy (about 30 minutes).

14. 14

    Add more liquid if it is too thick.

15. 15

    The mixture should be soupy, but not watery.

16. 16

    Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.

17. 17

    To serve ladle into bowls with rice.

18. 18

    Garnish with green onions.

19. 19

    "Emeril's Red Beans and Rice: Emeril Live, Food TV"

20. 20

    "8 cups"

21. 21

    Carbohydrate; 16g Dietary Fiber; 12mg Cholesterol; 1314mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4