Big Easy Spiced Red Beans Recipe

• 1 c. red beans soaked as directed
• 16 x cilantro stems
• 2 x 1 inch cinnamon sticks
• 2 sm cloves garlic finely minced
• 1 tsp chili pwdr
• 1/2 tsp salt

1. Soak the beans in water for 1 hour then drain.
2. In a small pan, cover the beans with 2 inches of water.
3. Tie the cilantro stems and cinnamon sticks together with kitchen string.
4. Add in the bouquet to the beans.
5. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 2 hrs, adding more water as necessary.
6. The beans should be covered with at least a half-inch of water at all times while cooking.
7. When the beans are tender, remove about half of the beans and, using a fork, mash them with some of the water, sufficient to make a smooth paste.
8. Add in the mashed beans , garlic, chili pwdr, and salt to the whole beans.
9. Continue to cook till the mix is thick and creamy, stirring occasionally, about 15 min.
10. Pour onto a large plate to cold.

red beans, cilantro, cinnamon, garlic, chili pwdr, salt

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/big-easy-spiced-red-beans-84395 (may not work)