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Treebeards Red Beans

Treebeard’s is located in Houston, Texas. Do not miss out on this Texas classic.  They are only open on the weekdays, so don’t try to go there on the weekend!

bowl of red beans

Treebeards Red Beans

Treebeards Red Beans

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  • Recipe Type: Copycat Restaurant Recipes, CopyKat Recipes, Favorite Recipes, Main dish Recipes, Side Dish Recipes
  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 2 hours
  • Serves: 6
Treebeards Red Beans

These make wonderful meal just add rice and you have a meal!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried Light Red Kidney Beans
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 medium Onions, chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery, chopped
  • 1/2 large Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Thyme
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Oregano
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 pound Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Chopped Green Onions

Instructions

Wash beans under cold, running water. Place in a heavy 5 quart pot. Cover with 2 quarts water. Let beans soak overnight. Or, cover beans with 2 quarts water, bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and boil 2 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit 1 hour before continuing. Do not drain off water. Two hours before serving, add chopped onions, celery, and bell pepper to beans. With spoon, gently push vegetables below water line. Cover pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

In a small bowl, mix all spices except bay leaves. Sprinkle on top of beans. Add bay leaves. Add sausage to pot and very gently stir spices and sausage into beans; do not stir more than necessary. Cover and let simmer at least 30 minutes or until beans are completely soft.

Serve over hot rice with shredded cheddar cheese, and plenty of chopped green onions, if desired. Serves 6.

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  • http://40somethingmommy.com Liz Nelson

    I’ve had these at Treebeards they are so good! I can’t believe mine turned out so close. This recipe is great!