How many calories are in New Orleans Red Beans?

One serving has 202 kcal. The recipe makes 8 servings (1 1/4 cup (361g) each).

How much protein is in New Orleans Red Beans?

13 g of protein per serving, with 37 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat.

What do I need to make New Orleans Red Beans?

11 ingredients: 1 pound red beans (dry), 8 cups water (2 quarts), 1 1/2 cups onions (chopped), 1 cup celery (chopped), 4 bay leaves and 1 cup green peppers (chopped) ….

New Orleans Red Beans

Name: New Orleans Red Beans
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound red beans (dry); 8 cups water (2 quarts); 1 1/2 cups onions (chopped); 1 cup celery (chopped); 4 bay leaves; 1 cup green peppers (chopped); 3 tablespoons garlic (chopped); 3 tablespoons parsley (chopped); 2 teaspoons thyme (dried, crushed); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Spice up your week with these delicious New Orleans Red Beans. Season with hot sauce if desired.

202kcal per serving

13 gprotein

37 gcarbohydrates

1 gfat

8servings (1 1/4 cup (361g))

Ingredients

1 pound red beans (dry)
8 cups water (2 quarts)
1 1/2 cups onions (chopped) nutrition facts
1 cup celery (chopped) nutrition facts
4 bay leaves
1 cup green peppers (chopped) nutrition facts
3 tablespoons garlic (chopped) nutrition facts
3 tablespoons parsley (chopped) nutrition facts
2 teaspoons thyme (dried, crushed) nutrition facts
1 teaspoon salt nutrition facts
1 teaspoon ground black pepper nutrition facts

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Nutrition facts per serving

Nutrient	Per serving	% DV
Calories	202 kcal
Total fat	1 g	1%
Saturated fat	0 g	0%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Sodium	315 mg	14%
Total carbohydrates	37 g	13%
Dietary fiber	10 g	36%
Total sugars	2 g
Added sugars	0 g	0%
Protein	13 g	26%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Calcium	84 mg	6%
Iron	4 mg	22%
Potassium	701 mg	15%

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

MyPlate food groups per serving

Protein Foods: 3 ounces

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Pick through beans to remove bad beans; rinse thoroughly.
In a large pot combine beans, water, onion, celery, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and cook over low heat for about 1-1/2 hours until beans are tender. Stir. Mash beans against side of pan.
Add green pepper, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook, uncovered, over low heat until creamy (about 30 minutes). Remove bay leaves.
Serve with hot cooked brown rice, if desired.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Celery Herbs Bell Peppers Garlic

Source

Stay Young at Heart: Cooking the Heart-Healthy Way US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/new-orleans-red-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.