Name: Creole Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Creole
Ingredients: 1 lb dried black beans, soaked overnight and drained; 6 cups water; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 2 tsp Creole seasoning; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; Green onions, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the soaked black beans to the pot, along with 6 cups of water, diced tomatoes, Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the beans simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and the flavors have melded together beautifully.
Once the beans are cooked to your desired tenderness, taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve your Creole Black Beans hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

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