Best 3 Fat Tuesdays Skinny Red Beans Recipes
**Mardi Gras is a time for celebration, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious meal?**
This year, try something new and make Skinny Red Beans and Rice. This hearty and flavorful dish is made with low-fat ingredients, so you can enjoy it without guilt. Plus, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. In addition to the classic red beans and rice recipe, this article also includes recipes for Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice, Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice, and Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice. So whether you're a meat-eater, a vegetarian, or just short on time, there's a recipe here for you. So what are you waiting for? Gather your ingredients and get cooking!
JAMAICAN RED BEANS AND RICE
Coconut milk, thyme, scallions and scotch bonnet peppers give this Jamaican red beans and rice dish an island flair!
Provided by Gina
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add garlic, scallion, onion and thyme.
- Sauté a few minutes, then add rice, beans and stir.
- Add the coconut milk, water, salt and fresh pepper and place the whole scotch bonnet pepper in the pot, stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Remove and discard the hot pepper and continue to cook the rice until almost all the liquid is absorbed and just skims the top.
- Cover; reduce heat to low; simmer for 25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and keep covered for 10 additional minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the rice (do not be tempted to lift the lid before that).
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 /4 cup, Calories 192.5 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 136.5 mg, Fiber 2.5 g, Sugar 1 g
FAT TUESDAY'S SKINNY RED BEANS
This is a modified version from the Moosewood Low-fat Favorite Cookbook. This is a flavorful dish that works well over rice on cool autumn evenings. Easy to make. Don't skimp on the herb measurements... this is a flavorful (but NOT too spicy) dish.
Provided by MajKaj
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a soup pot, saute onions and garlic in oil until onions are tender.
- Add the carrots, celery, bell pepper, oregano, thyme, basil, marjoram and crushed red-pepper. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the tomatoes, kidney beans, mustard, maple syrup and parsley. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Stir in salt and pepper.
- Server as a soup in bowls or over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.6, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 344.5, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 4.3
HEALTHY RED BEANS AND RICE
If you want real Cajun, you have to try red beans and rice. Often, this simple dish is loaded with fat and sodium. Try this reworked recipe that everyone loves! No one will ever know it's the 'healthy' version! My daughters LOVE this!
Provided by Dale Tadlock
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Beans and Rice Recipes
Time 9h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put red beans in a large pot with enough water to cover by several inches. Soak 8 hours to overnight.
- Drain and rinse beans. Pour hot water into the pot. Add beans, sausage, onions, bell pepper, celery, cayenne pepper, salt, and bay leaf to the pot; stir. Place pot over medium heat, put a cover on the pot, and cook, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking at a simmer until the beans are tender, about 30 minutes more. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 19.8 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 872.4 mg, Sugar 6 g
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
- Use a variety of beans: This will add flavor and texture to the dish. Try using a combination of red beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
- Add vegetables to the pot: This will make the dish more nutritious and flavorful. Try adding onions, celery, carrots, and bell peppers.
- Use smoked sausage or ham hocks: This will add a rich, smoky flavor to the dish. If you are using ham hocks, be sure to remove the bone before serving.
- Season the dish with Creole seasoning: This will give the dish a classic Louisiana flavor. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Serve the dish with rice: This is the traditional way to serve red beans and rice. You can also serve it with cornbread or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Red beans and rice is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a Mardi Gras celebration or any other special occasion. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give red beans and rice a try!
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