Aunt Lizzie’s Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Description
Purchased from the Early Estate in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1992. Dated 1954

Ingredients

 * 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
 * ¼ cup red wine
 * 4 cups cooked brown rice
 * Chopped scallions for garnish

Directions

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

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