Cuisine Type | Seasoning MIx | Camellia Brand

Refried Pinto Beans with Southwest Pinto Bean Infusion

Christy Parker — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:19:50 +0000

Ingredients:

4 teaspoons of canola oil (avocado, grapeseed, or vegetable oil are acceptable)
1/2 cup of finely chopped white onion
3 cups of cooked Camellia Brand® Pinto Beans, with Camellia Brand Southwest Pinto Bean Infusion
1/2 cup of water
1 teaspoon of lime juice

Directions:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil then add the onions, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened, about 3 to 6 minutes.
Pour in the beans and water. Stir, cover, and cook on medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, then use a masher or the back of a fork to mash up about half of the beans. Continue to cook the beans, uncovered, stirring often, for 3 to 5 more minutes, or until thickened.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lime juice. Taste and add more lime juice if necessary. If the beans seem dry, add small splash (1⁄2 teaspoon) of water and stir to combine. Cover until you’re ready to serve.

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Make Ahead Pinto Beans

Christy Parker — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:47:05 +0000

Ingredients:

1 (1-pound) of package of Camellia Brand® Pinto Beans
8-10 cups of water
1 packet of Camellia Brand Southwest Pinto Bean Infusion

Directions:

Rinse and sort beans.
Add beans to a large, heavy pot. Cover with water, about 2 inches above the top of the beans.
Cover pot, bring to a boil and then remove from heat. Let the pot rest for 1 hour, covered.
Stir in the contents of the Southwest Pinto Bean Infusion Packet, cover, and bring to a boil. Remove cover from pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer until beans are tender, about 1-1 1/2 hours.
Make sure the beans stay submerged, adding more water if necessary.

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Stovetop Chipotle Black Beans

Aimee Bussells — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:02:12 +0000

Ingredients:

1 (1-pound) package of Camellia Brand® Black Beans
1 package of Camellia Brand Chipotle Black Beans Flavor Infusion
8-10 cups of water

Directions:

In a heavy pot, combine 1 lb. Camellia Brand® Black Beans with 8 – 10 cups water. Boil for 10 minutes.
Stir in Camellia Brand® Chipotle Black Beans Flavor Infusion seasoning.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Ad water, if needed, in 1 cup increments.

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Stovetop Southwest Pinto Beans

Aimee Bussells — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:28:18 +0000

Ingredients:

1 (1-pound) package of Camellia Brand® Pinto Beans
1 package of Camellia Brand Southwest Pinto Beans Flavor Infusion
8-10 cups of water

Directions:

In a heavy pot, combine 1 lb. Camellia Brand® Pinto Beans with 8-10 cups water. Boil for 10 minutes.
Stir in Camellia Brand® Southwest Pinto Beans Flavor Infusion seasoning.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Ad water, if needed, in 1 cup increments.

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Red Bean Dip

user-submission — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 18:30:01 +0000

Ingredients:

1 (1-lb.) package Camellia Brand Red Kidney Beans
1 package Camellia Red Bean Flavor Infusion
1-2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Juice of 1/2 a lime
Reserved bean liquid for thinning dip, if needed
1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, optional
Salt and pepper to taste
4 to 6 whole red bell peppers, sliced for dipping
Optional garnishes: cilantro, green onions, shredded cheese, finely chopped yellow or orange bell pepper, thinly sliced jalapeno or serrano pepper

Directions:

Cook red beans with Red Bean Flavor Infusion according to package directions. Drain excess liquid, reserving 1/2 cup. Measure 2 1/2 cups cooked beans for use in recipe, and store remainder.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
To a blender or food processor, add 2 1/2 cups cooked beans, sautéed onion and garlic, 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, and cayenne or hot sauce. Add lime juice. Blend, adding reserved bean liquid until smooth.
For a creamier dip, add and blend sour cream or Greek yogurt until fully incorporated.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with salt and pepper.
Garnish with cilantro, green onions, shredded cheese, finely chopped bell pepper, and sliced jalapeno or serrano peppers, if desired.
Serve with bell pepper slices, chips, or crackers.

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Instant Pot New Orleans Style Red Beans for 2

Julie Koppman — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:05:58 +0000

Ingredients:

1 package of Camellia Brand New Orleans-Style Red Beans for 2
2 1/2 cups water
Cooked rice

Directions:

Open contents of bean package. Rinse and sort beans.
Add beans and 2 1/2 cups water to the pressure cooker pot.
Stir in contents of seasoning packet.
Cook on high pressure for 40 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally. Stir well before serving.

Optional:

Make it meaty. Add pre-cooked sliced smoked sausage or chopped ham when adding the seasoning packet.
Make it creamy. For a creamier texture, mash a portion of the beans when tender.
Keep it veggie (or vegan). Add your favorite plant-based protein.
Go classic. Serve over cooked rice with cornbread or French bread.

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Instant Pot Cajun Style White Beans for 2

Julie Koppman — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:05:33 +0000

Ingredients:

1 package of Camellia Brand Cajun Style White Beans for 2
2 1/2 cups water
Cooked rice

Directions:

Open contents of bean package. Rinse and sort beans.
Add beans and 2 1/2 cups water to the pressure cooker pot.
Stir in contents of seasoning packet.
Cook on high pressure for 40 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally. Stir well before serving.

Optional:

Make it meaty. Add pre-cooked sliced smoked sausage or chopped ham when adding the seasoning packet.
Make it creamy. For a creamier texture, mash a portion of the beans when tender.
Keep it veggie (or vegan). Add your favorite plant-based protein.
Go classic. Serve over cooked rice with cornbread or French bread.

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Stovetop Cajun Style White Beans for 2

Julie Koppman — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:05:13 +0000

Ingredients:

1 package of Camellia Brand Cajun Style White Beans for 2
5 cups water
Cooked rice

Directions:

Open contents of bean package. Rinse and sort beans.
Add beans and 5 cups water to a medium-sized pot over high heat.
Bring beans to a boil for 10 minutes, and stir in contents of seasoning packet.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 1 to 1 ½ hours or until beans are tender. Add water, if needed, in 1 cup
increments.

Optional:

Make it meaty. Add pre-cooked sliced smoked sausage or chopped ham when adding the seasoning packet.
Make it creamy. For a creamier texture, mash a portion of the beans when tender.
Keep it veggie (or vegan). Add your favorite plant-based protein.
Go classic. Serve over cooked rice with cornbread or French bread.

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Instant Pot Cajun White Beans

Aimee Bussells — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 20:22:35 +0000

Ingredients:

1 package Camellia Brand White Bean Flavor Infusion
1 (1-pound) package Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, rinsed and sorted
3-5 cups water
Cooked rice

Directions:

Add 1 pound Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, rinsed and sorted, to the Instant Pot.
Stir in White Bean Flavor Infusion and enough water to cover beans (about 3-5 cups).
Set to 40 minutes at high pressure.
Allow the pressure to release naturally for 20 minutes.

Optional:

Make it meaty. Add 1 lb. of pre-cooked sliced smoked sausage or chopped ham when adding the White Bean Flavor Infusion.
Keep it veggie (or vegan). Add your favorite plant-based protein.
Go classic. Serve over cooked rice with cornbread or French bread.

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Blackened Gulf Fish with Red Bean Sauce & Sauteed Veggies

Amanda Ladner — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 19:38:24 +0000

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 ounces tasso ham, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1/2 cup diced sweet yellow onion
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
1 shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 cup cooked Camellia Brand Creole Red Beans, drained (no sausage)
3/4 cup chicken stock, divided
1 dried bayleaf
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
4 (6-8 ounce) gulf fish fillets, skin on, scales removed (or no skin)
1 1/2 tablespoon blackened seasoning (more or less to you likening)
Camellia Brand Jambalaya Cajun Seasoning Mix with shrimp (can be made without shrimp)
Sauteed Veggies (of your choice)
Parsley (garnish)

Directions:

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add Tasso; cook until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Let drain on paper towels.
In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, stirring frequently, 4 to 5 minutes. Add tomato and shallot; cook for 1 minute, scraping browned bits from bottom of pan. Add beans, 1/2 cup stock, and bay leaf, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In the container of a blender, place bean mixture. Secure lid on blender and remove center piece of lid to let steam escape; place a clean towel over opening in lid to avoid splatters. Add remaining 1/4 cup stock, and process until smooth; return to saucepan. Add cream. Bring sauce to a simmer, and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Season fillets with blackening seasoning.
In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Once oil begins to smoke, add fillets, skin side down, and cook until skin is crisp, about 3 minutes. Turn fillets, and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 3 minutes more. Transfer fillets to a plate with warm Jambalaya and Sauteed Veggies. Drizzle with red bean sauce. Sprinkle Tasso over sauce. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

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Instant Pot Creole Red Beans

Aimee Bussells — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:47:59 +0000

Ingredients:

1 package Camellia Brand Red Bean Flavor Infusion
1 (1-pound) package Camellia Brand Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and sorted
3-5 cups water
Cooked rice

Directions:

Add 1 pound Camellia Brand Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and sorted, to the Instant Pot.
Stir in Red Bean Flavor Infusion and enough water to cover beans (about 3-5 cups).
Set to 40 minutes at high pressure.
Allow the pressure to release naturally for 20 minutes.

Optional:

Make it meaty. Add 1 lb. of pre-cooked sliced smoked sausage or chopped ham when adding the Red Bean Flavor Infusion.
Keep it veggie (or vegan). Add your favorite plant-based protein.
Go classic. Serve over cooked rice with cornbread or French bread.

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Stovetop Cajun White Beans

Aimee Bussells — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 21:42:37 +0000

Ingredients:

1 package of Camellia Brand White Bean Flavor Infusion
1 (1-pound) package of Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, rinsed and sorted
8-10 cups of water
Cooked rice

Directions:

In a heavy pot, add 1 pound Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, rinsed and sorted, plus 8-10 cups of water.
Bring beans to a boil for 10 minutes.
Stir in White Bean Flavor Infusion.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 1 to 1 ½ hours or until beans are tender.

Optional:

Make it meaty. Add 1 lb. of pre-cooked sliced smoked sausage or chopped ham when adding the White Bean Flavor Infusion.
Keep it veggie (or vegan). Add your favorite plant-based protein.
Go classic. Serve over cooked rice with cornbread or French bread.

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Stovetop Creole Red Beans

Julie Koppman — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:15:38 +0000

Ingredients:

1 package of Camellia Brand Red Bean Flavor Infusion
1 (1-pound) package of Camellia Brand Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and sorted
8-10 cups of water
Cooked rice

Directions:

In a heavy pot, add 1 pound Camellia Brand Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and sorted, plus 8-10 cups of water.
Bring beans to a boil for 10 minutes.
Stir in Red Bean Flavor Infusion.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 1 to 1 ½ hours or until beans are tender.

Optional:

Make it meaty. Add 1 lb. of pre-cooked sliced smoked sausage or chopped ham when adding the Red Bean Flavor Infusion.
Keep it veggie (or vegan). Add your favorite plant-based protein.
Go classic. Serve over cooked rice with cornbread or French bread.

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Camellia’s Dry Herb Blend – Bouquet Garni

Aimee Bussells — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:02:41 +0000

Ingredients:

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
4 dried bay leaves

Directions:

Blend all ingredients together.

Usage:

Many of the recipes on the old Camellia Bean packages called for “1 bouquet garni.” Spelled out above, this is the seasoning mixture wrapped in cheesecloth and tied with kitchen twine. In a pinch, you can put the herbs in a tea ball instead. This is a traditional Hayward family recipe.

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