Spicy Smothered Beans

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 1/2 cups of cooked navy beans (or 2 cans)
• 1 tablespoon of onion powder
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 2-3 teaspoons of Creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 2 tablespoons of flour
• 1 cup of vegetable broth
• 2/3 cups of heavy cream
• 3-4 garlic cloved, minced
• 1 bunch of parsley, chopped
• Scallions, chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. ​Melt the butter in a large pan.
2. Add the onion and red bell pepper. Cook them until they are tender.
3. Add the navy  beans.
4. Stir in the onion powder, red pepper flakes, Creole seasoning, paprika, thyme, and black pepper. Mix well.
5. Sprinkle in the flour, coating the beans. Stir and allow the flour to cook for a minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
6. Stir in the broth and cream. Stir.
7. Add in the garlic and parsley. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
8. Plate the beans and top with the scallions.
   
9. Serve over brown rice, couscous, or mashed cauliflower. Enjoy!