Zatarain's® Red Bean Seasoning Mix gives traditional red beans superior flavor:
• Zatarain’s Red Bean Seasoning Mix features a perfect blend of premium ingredients including red and green bell peppers, red pepper, paprika and garlic to bring the festive, fun flavors and authenticity of Louisiana-style cooking to your kitchen.
• Zatarain’s Red Bean Seasoning Mix is kosher.
• As the nation’s leading provider of New Orleans-style foods, Zatarain’s has been the authority on New Orleans flavor since 1889.
• There are 6/1 lb. boxes per case. Our 1 lb. box is a convenient size and the perfect amount of seasoning for creating and customizing recipes as desired.
• Simply add beans and smoked sausage to Zatarain’s Red Bean Seasoning Mix for a traditional application. Or, give chili, rice or tortilla soup a creole twist of superior flavor.

Menu Suggestions:
Zatarain's® Red Bean Seasoning Mix makes for perfectly seasoned beans that come alive when:
• Creating red beans and sausage soup with smoked sausage
• Mixed with long grain rice to create authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
• Added to beef chili with diced tomatoes, onions and celery
• Blended with hot pepper sauce, sliced green onions, chow-chow and pickled white onions as a festive side

Prep Instructions:
Bring the authentic flavors of New Orleans-style cooking to your tables with Zatarain’s Red Bean Seasoning Mix. Follow these steps:
1. Wash and inspect 6 lbs. of beans—remove all foreign materials.
2. To large cooking container, add 40 cups water (2 ½ Gals) and cleaned beans.
3. Bring water and beans to a rolling boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 45 minutes.
4. Thoroughly mix contents of seasoning package into 6 cups cold water and then add to beans with continuous stirring.
5. Add 6 lbs. smoked sausage to bean and seasoning mixture.
6. Return mixture to boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 2-3 hours or until bean are cooked. Stir occasionally, scraping pan bottom to avoid scorching.
7. Serve as a side dish or an entrée over bed of steamed rice.

Storage:
To maintain the freshest flavor and color, Zatarain's® Red Bean Seasoning Mix should be stored in a cool, dry place away from exposure to heat, humidity, moisture, direct sunlight and fluorescent light. Unopened Zatarain's® Red Bean Seasoning Mix boxes are shelf stable and can be held for use for up to 730 days.