NEW ORLEANS – For the past 100 years, the family run Camellia Beans has seen it all and maintain being the most affordable choice for households. Now, the company is asking, “how can we keep meals both economical and healthy?” Available on the shelves at retailers including Walmart and Publix, or online via Amazon, “Camellia’s Beans for 2” offers New Orleans Style Red Beans and Cajun Style White Beans – new meal options bring traditional flavors steeped in Louisiana foodways. Each carton contains a packet of premium dried beans, a seasoning packet with authentic spices and freshly dried vegetables, all perfectly measured to create two bountiful bowls of beans. It’s an ideal lunch or dinner option for empty nesters, college students or young homeowners. This sustainable, no-waste option offers a fresh start to your dining routine without compromising on taste or nutrition.
Camellia’s Beans for 2 utilizes 100% real ingredients – non-GMO, no MSG, soy free, vegetarian, vegan friendly and gluten free. With two variations, boxes are filled with one of the two most popular dried beans – Red Kidney Beans or GreatNorthern White Beans. There are no veggies to chop or spices to measure – making dinner easier than ever to enjoy.
Camellia Brand, established in 1923 by the Hayward family – with over 100 years of history, has entrusted Chef Jamie Warrick, a New Orleans native, to share tips and tricks to making these meals at home. There are a variety of ways to prepare Camellia Beans for 2 – whether it’s on the stove or in a pressure cooker so you can sneak away and watch an episode of your favorite streaming show. Enrich the dining experience by:
Keeping Tradition: Serve over cooked rice with cornbread or french bread
Making it meaty: Add pre-cook sliced, smoked, sausage or chopped ham and add in the spice packet
Making it creamy: Mash a portion of the beans when tender for a creamy texture
Keeping it Veggie: Cook all that’s in the box!
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