A Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.: Louisiana Cooking with a Change of Heart

RECIPES
A Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse: Louisiana Cooking With a Change of Heart
Fresh and healthy ingredients.

Something Old:
Something New:

PREP TIME: 1 ½ Hours SERVES: 8

INGREDIENTS:
¼ cup diced yellow squash
¼ cup diced zucchini
¼ cup blackeyed peas
¼ cup whole kernel corn
¼ cup lima beans
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced red bell pepper
¼ cup diced celery
1 tbsp. diced garlic
½ cup sliced mushrooms
2 tbsps. extra virgin olive oil
2 cups long grain converted rice, uncooked
4 cups chicken stock
½ cup tomato sauce
½ tsp. salt
black pepper

METHOD:
spacerPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. The interesting thing about this dish is that any substitutions are acceptable. Should you wish to add chicken, fish or sausage, it's okay. The important thing is that you assemble all of your ingredients together. It is best to place the dish in the oven exactly 1 ½ hours prior to serving.
spacerIn a 5-quart cast iron dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Using a wooden spoon, stir well to incorporate all flavors. Adjust seasonings if necessary and feel free to add a touch of your own spices. Cover tightly and bake for 1 hour or until rice is fluffy and dry. Remove from oven and allow to sit, covered, 15-20 minutes prior to serving.
spacerServe with a great salad.

Nutrition Facts…then
Calories……………………..238
Total Fat…………………….2gm
Saturated Fat………………..1gm
% Calories From Fat…………..7
Cholesterol………………….9mg
Sodium……………………732mg
Carbohydrate………………49gm
Fiber…………………………3gm
Protein…………………….…6gm

PREP TIME: 1 ½ Hours SERVES: 8

INGREDIENTS:
¼ cup diced yellow squash
¼ cup diced zucchini
¼ cup blackeyed peas
¼ cup whole kernel corn
¼ cup lima beans
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced red bell pepper
¼ cup diced celery
1 tbsp. diced garlic
½ cup sliced mushrooms
2 tbsps. extra virgin olive oil
2 cups long grain converted rice, uncooked
4 cups defatted chicken stock, unsalted
½ cup tomato sauce, no salt added
½ tsp. salt
black pepper

METHOD:
spacerPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. The interesting thing about this dish is that any substitutions are acceptable. Should you wish to add chicken, fish or sausage, it's okay. The important thing is that you assemble all of your ingredients together. It is best to place the dish in the oven exactly 1 ½ hours prior to serving.
spacerIn a 5-quart cast iron dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Using a wooden spoon, stir well to incorporate all flavors. Adjust seasonings if necessary and feel free to add a touch of your own spices. Cover tightly and bake for 1 hour or until rice is fluffy and dry. Remove from oven and allow to sit, covered, 15-20 minutes prior to serving.
spacerServe with a great salad.

Nutrition Facts…now
Calories……………………..233
Total Fat…………………….1gm
Saturated Fat………………..0gm
% Calories From Fat…………..3
Cholesterol………………….0mg
Sodium……………………338mg
Carbohydrate………………489gm
Fiber…………………………3gm
Protein…………………….…8gm

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