gratin of red beans (new orleans style)

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Ingredients

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

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

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

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