So, I just started throwing things together today. Its kinda fun to put off going to the store as many days as possible, like we're cheating and holding onto our money longer than we're "supposed" to. Besides, its nice to use up everything and never throw things away like I used to. So, today was by the seat of my pants. Lis came up with the use of the kidney beans and I improvised on the rest. It turned out to be a very tasty meal.
I also made cornbread with it, but I used a recipe off a package so I wont bother to list it here. I did find out that if a recipe calls for all purpose flour, salt, and baking powder then you can substitute self rising flour for all three. Very useful.
1 can kidney beans (probably some pinto or something would be more New Orleans appropriate)
2 strips thick cut bacon
1 large tomato, chopped
1/4 large onion, chopped
creole seasoning
jalapenos (to taste)
Fry the bacon to a soft but cooked state (not crunchy) and pour off the oil. In the same pan, pour in the can of beans, juice and all. Turn the heat down to medium.
Add a little water.
Cut up the bacon and readd it to the pan.
Add the tomato, onion, and seasoning.
Simmer for about 10 minutes.
I cooked up some rice (1 cup uncooked) and added it.
Something I might try next time is to cook the tomato and the onion in pan after pouring off the excess grease. Sauteing them would be nice, then add the beans and seasoning and letting it simmer.
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