by Chef Jack
Sure to be a crowd-pleaser, you can season this recipe to be spicy or mild. Tasty, healthy and filling, you may decide to save it all for yourself!

Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, stems and seed removed, chopped
1 ½ cups celery, chopped (5 to 6 stalks)
4 large garlic cloves, minced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 15-ounce cans cans of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 or more tablespoons Emeril’s Original Essence Spice, to taste
1 HMR Five-Bean Casserole entrée
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 to 2 tablespoons Louisiana Crystal Hot Sauce or Tabasco
4 HMR Chicken Creole Entrees
1 green onion, minced (optional garnish)
Louisiana Crystal hot sauce, to taste

Instructions

• Place a large Dutch oven or heavy braising pan over medium heat. When pan is hot, spray generously with nonstick cooking spray, then add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Allow to sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, or until onions begin to turn transparent. Stir in Emeril’s Original Essence Spice.
• Add 3 cups of broth, reserving 1 cup for later use. Add red beans, apple cider vinegar, salt and hot sauce. Bring to a low simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.
• Heat HMR Five Bean Casserole according to package directions and transfer to a blender. Add remaining cup of broth to blender and puree until smooth, and then add to simmering red beans.
• Just prior to serving, add the HMR Chicken Creole entrees. Allow to simmer for an additional 3 to 5 minutes to insure that it’s evenly heated.
• Serve garnished with minced green onion and a variety of your favorite hot sauces.

Nutrition Information
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# of Cups: 17.5
Calories per Cup: 130
Vegetable Servings: 12.25
Fruit Servings: 0

Healthy Solutions® diet recipe? Yes
Vegetarian? No
Prep Time: 35 minutes

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