Aunt Lizzie's Cajun Red Beans and Rice
 

Aunt Lizzie's Cajun Red Beans and Rice

purchased from the Early
Estate in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dated 1954

2 cups red kidney beans, soaked in salt water for 4 hours
2 bay leaves
2 cups white onion, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons parsley
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup red wine
4 cups cooked brown rice
Chopped scallions for garnish

Rinse beans and drain well. Cook in 5 cups of water for 1 hour with the
bay leaves. Add onion, thyme, garlic, parsley, green pepper and salt to
pot. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes. Add wine and simmer for
another 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Serve over hot rice, garnished with
scallions.


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