Simple Red Beans and Rice...

I had to pull out my 8-quart pressure cooker after picking up our grocery order from Azure Standard. We ordered a large bag of small red beans. They are our favorite variety of beans, mild flavored and very versatile. 

Mommas give the best gifts! Thanks Mom!

This bag was about the same price per pound as Walmart's non-organic beans. 

Beans will not cook on the stove at this altitude without a pressure cooker. I cooked my first pot of beans here on the stove for three days and they never did soften up. After that experience, I only cook beans and rice in a pressure cooker. 

They turned out perfectly. I made enough for our needs for the month.

I used a portion to make Simple Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Beef Jalapeño Cheddar Stuffed Sausage. Yum! 

Simple Red Beans and Rice

4 Cups Cooked Red Beans, undrained

4 Cups Cooked White Rice

4 Tbs Butter

Creole Seasoning to taste

In a skillet, melt butter. Add beans and creole seasoning, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Continue cooking and start mashing the means with a potato masher until the beans have a refried consistency. Serve with a side of white rice.

 

I will share, in future blog posts, what we have tried form Azure Standard. I did try the clover honey yesterday and it is really good. I had it in a hot cup of tea. Number One Husband has eaten a couple of spoonsful, so it must be good because he doesn't do that. 

Shalom,

Mrs. Smith