By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 4
196 cal · 45 min
Creole Beans
Recipe GLPRacde7e2b2256ca
A savory, slow-simmered bean dish with a classic Creole flavor profile. Tender beans meld with sautéed vegetables and tomatoes in a rich, aromatic broth that reduces to a flavorful side dish perfect alongside rice or crusty bread.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium canned tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 cups cooked beans
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before beginning.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the celery, green pepper, and onion, stirring occasionally until the vegetables become soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Pour the canned tomatoes into the saucepan and break up any large pieces using a wooden spoon or spatula.
Stir in the garlic powder and black pepper until well combined with the vegetable and tomato mixture.
Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Add the cooked beans to the saucepan and stir well. Return the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer gently for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. The dish is ready when the flavors have melded together and most of the liquid has cooked down to create a thick, rich sauce.
Comments
This is a legitimate weeknight dish with ingredients stocked at every major Charlotte chain—celery, bell pepper, onion, canned tomatoes, and beans are foundations at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and ALDI alike. The cost runs roughly $1.50 to $2.00 per serving depending on which beans and whether you buy pre-diced vegetables or do it yourself. The real catch is that 45 minutes is dishonest; the actual time is closer to 50 to 55 minutes once you account for dicing the trinity (celery, bell pepper, onion) and the low, steady simmer needed for flavor to build. The dish reheats well and feeds four as a side or light main, though it demands nothing fancy and works best as a supporting player rather than a showstopper.
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