Louisiana Beans And Rice

This recipe is a soak overnight recipe. You do not have to do it this way if you are in more of a hurry to make these.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  dry  red beans, soaked overnight,drained
• 6  cups water
• 2  cups  finely chopped onions
• 3  cloves garlic, crushed
• 1  cup  finely chopped green pepper
• 3  teaspoons chili powder
• 2  teaspoons cayenne
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 1  teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1  bunch parsley, finely chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3  cups  cooked brown rice

Directions

1. Combine the drained beans, water, onion and garlic in a large pot.
2. Bring to a boil for 12 minutes.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
4. Add remaining ingredients except for rice and parsley.
5. Stir to mix pepper, tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce and spices with beans.
6. Simmer and additional 1 to 1-1/2 hours until beans are tender and liquid is thick.
7. Spoon beans over rice and sprinkle with additional chili powder and cumin, if desired.