Red Beans and Rice: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
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Enjoy a delightful and hearty dish of Red Beans and Rice made with turkey bacon and chicken ham. This easy comfort food is flavorful and satisfying.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 cup red beans
- 2 cups rice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- Rinse and soak the red beans for several hours or overnight.
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot, cooking until tender.
- Add the soaked beans, diced chicken ham, spices, and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
- Stir in the rice and cook until the rice is tender and the mixture is thickened.
- Serve hot with chopped turkey bacon on top.
Notes
- This dish can be served with cornbread for an added treat.
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 20mg