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.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup celery, sliced nutrition facts
- 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped nutrition facts
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped nutrition facts
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice) nutrition facts
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium tomatoes nutrition facts
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder nutrition facts
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper nutrition facts
- 2 1/2 cups cooked beans nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per 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
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Cook celery, green pepper, and onion in vegetable oil in a large saucepan until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Break up large pieces of tomatoes. Add tomatoes and seasonings to vegetable mixture.
- Bring to a boil. Add beans and return to a boil.
- 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.