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gratin of red beans (new orleans style)

Ingredients For gratin of red beans (new orleans style)

  • 3 lg
    onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    bread crumbs
  • 2 can
    kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1 can
    chopped tomatoes, 14 ounces
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1 dash
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp
    coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin
  • 4
    celery ribs, chopped
  • 4
    red pepper, chopped
  • 1 c
    vegetable stock
  • 2 Tbsp
    parmesan cheese, grated

How To Make gratin of red beans (new orleans style)

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 2
    Put the onions in a frying pan with 6 fl or 180 ml of stock.
  • 3
    Cover and boil for 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Uncover. Reduce heat somewhat and simmer until amber brown and beginning to stick to the pan.
  • 5
    Stir in peppers, celery and a splash of stock. Stir and cook until the added vegetables are softened.
  • 6
    Stir in cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano tomatoes, bay leaf, salt, pepper and wine.
  • 7
    Simmer, stirring occasionally for 20 to 30 minutes until thick and savoury.
  • 8
    Stir in the beans.
  • 9
    Spread in a baking dish.
  • 10
    Sprinkle with a mixture of bread crumbs and grated cheese.
  • 11
    The recipe can be prepared to this point and refridgerated until needed.
  • 12
    Bake the beans for 30 minutes uncovered until bubbling and browned on top.

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