Our quarterly subscription boxes offer all the ingredients for authentic Louisiana cooking, delivered to your doorstep. The contents of each box are a surprise, but you can count on 5-10 favorites that include signature & heirloom beans, delicious seasonings, ingredients, tools for the kitchen, and more. Plus, you’ll get exclusive items that will inspire and delight. Find out more, and get cookin’.

Spicy 3-Bean Chili (Stovetop and Instant Pot recipes)

Ingredients:

• 6 -7 cups vegetable (or chicken) broth
• 1 chili seasoning packet (included in the box)
• 1 bag Camellia Brand Spicy 3-Bean Chili mix, rinsed and sorted (included in the box)
• 1 ½ pounds cooked ground beef or other ground protein, optional
• 1 can diced tomatoes, optional (If using, reduce broth by 1 cup.)
• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, diced avocado, minced red onion, sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro

Stovetop Directions:

1. Add broth, seasoning packet, and 3-Bean Chili Mix to a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Stir well, and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 4-5 hours, until the beans are tender but not falling apart. Add more broth as necessary.
3. Optional: add cooked ground beef or other ground protein 30 minutes before end of cooking time.
4. Serve with assorted toppings, if desired.

Instant Pot Directions:

1. Add broth, seasoning packet, and 3-Bean Chili Mix to the Instant-Pot. Stir well.
2. Optional: add cooked ground beef or other ground protein to the Instant Pot.
3. Select Bean/Chili setting.
4. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 20 minutes.
5. Serve with assorted toppings, if desired.

See nutritional information for the 3-Bean Chili Mix and the chili seasoning packet.

Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 quarts of water or broth (vegetable or chicken)
• 1 lentil soup seasoning packet (included in the box)
• 1 pound Camellia Brand Lentils, rinsed and sorted (included in the box)

Directions:

1. To a large heavy pot, add water or broth, contents of seasoning packet, and lentils.
2. Stir well, and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Optional:

• Make it meaty. Sauté 1 lb. sliced, smoked sausage in olive oil before adding all other ingredients.
• Keep it veggie (or vegan). Sauté 1 cup carrots, 1 cup celery, and 1 cup onion in olive oil before adding all other ingredients.

See nutritional information for the lentil soup seasoning packet.