Creole Beans

Try this recipe with red beans or other varieties and serve this main dish with cooked brown rice and a green salad for a complete meal. To learn how to cook.

187kcal per serving
11 gprotein
32 gcarbohydrates
3 gfat
4servings (1 cup)

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 187 kcal
Total fat 3 g 4%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 24 mg 1%
Total carbohydrates 32 g 12%
Dietary fiber 10 g 36%
Total sugars 4 g
Added sugars 0 g 0%
Protein 11 g 22%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 74 mg 6%
Iron 4 mg 22%
Potassium 722 mg 15%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cook celery, green pepper, and onion in vegetable oil in a large saucepan until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Break up large pieces of tomatoes. Add tomatoes and seasonings to vegetable mixture.
  4. Bring to a boil. Add beans and return to a boil.
  5. Cover and cook over low heat until flavors are blended and liquid is cooked away, about 30 minutes. Stir once and a while to prevent sticking.

Notes

Learn more about: Celery Bell Peppers Onions Tomatoes

Source

Healthy Eating In Indian Country: Do You Weigh Too Much? USDA Food and Nutrition Service Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/creole-beans, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Creole Beans?

One serving has 187 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings (1 cup each).

How much protein is in Creole Beans?

11 g of protein per serving, with 32 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of fat.

What do I need to make Creole Beans?

8 ingredients: 1/2 cup celery, sliced, 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped, 1/2 cup onion, chopped, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice), 1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder ….