Serves: 10
Total Calories: 376
This dish is very good for many reasons. First of all, it's very high in fiber. Also, the combination of beans and rice makes this a complete protein. It can be served as a main dish with a salad and vegetable dish for a very nutritious meal.
1. Wash ham hocks and place in a large saucepan. Add 1 quart and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until meat is tender. Remove ham hocks and discard. Strain broth and chill overnight or until fat rises to the surface and hardens. Remove the fat and discard set broth aside.
2. Sort and wash beans place in a Dutch oven. Cover with water and soak overnight.
3. Drain beans combine beans and broth in Dutch Oven. Cover and cook over low heat for 45 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except rice cover an cook over low heat 2-2 ½ hours, stirring occasionally and adding additional water, if desired. Serve over rice.
Food exchanges per 1-cup serving: 3 BREAD, 1 lean MEAT, 1 VEGETABLE
This Red Beans and Rice recipe is from the The Kids, Food and Diabetes Family Cookbook Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.
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