Healthy Cooking with Chef Bill Bailey

As we know all athletes (well most) are obsessed with eating healthy, OhioOutside.com is now bringing you new recipes on healthy cooking for the athlete.

Red Beans and Rice: "Simple preperation, great taste that serves 4."

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup red beans, dried
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 ounces boneless smoked pork chops, diced
4 ounces Andouille or smoked sausage, diced (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 1/2 cups water
1 cup steamed rice

Cooking Instructions:

1. Soak the beans overnight in enough water to cover them,
2. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 6 minutes.
3. Stir in the pork chop pieces, sausage, thyme and cayenne and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the beans and 3 1/2 cups of water. Simmer over low heat until the beans are creamy, about 1 1/2 hours. Serve with the steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459
Protein 24 g
Total Carbohydrate 76 g
Dietary Fiber 9 g
Soluble Fiber 3 g
Insoluble Fiber 5 g
Sugar 3 g
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g

Marathon & Ultra Runner Chef Bill Bailey has worked in the restaurant industry for more than 20 years. Bill has worked as the head chef and as the corporate chef for several well known companies. He has a Bachelors of Science degree in Nutrition and Hospitality Management. Chef Bill has been featured in Northeastern Ohio Magazine, the Akron Beacon Journal, and Cheers Beverage Magazine. He is serve safe certified and has taught classes on safety and sanitation. Playing With Knives & Fire is a company that is dedicated to feeding hungry people. We were founded in 2007 by Chef Bill Bailey and his wife Jennifer Bailey.

Bill Bailey of Playing with Knives and Fire can be hired for Personal Chef Services, Individual and Group cooking classes and On-Site Catering. Read about Bill Here