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Red Beans and RIce

Contributed By: lisamarie118@hotmail.com
Bon Appetit

A quick version of a New Orleans classic.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. Olive oil

1 lb. Fully cooked smoked sausage (such as hot links or kielbasa), sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds

1 Onion, chopped

4 Garlic cloves, chopped

3 16 oz. Cans kidney beans

1 cup Canned low-salt chicken broth

1 tsp Creole or Cajun seasoning or 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

3 cups Cooked rice

Preparation

Heat olive oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage, onion and garlic and saute until onion is brown, about 15 minutes. Mix in kidney beans and their juices, broth and Creole seasoning. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until flavors are blended and mixture is very thick, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.


Divide cooked rice among large shallow soup bowls. Spoon bean mixture over rice and serve.

Cook's Notes

Garlic bread is perfect on the side.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Bean & Legume
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Nutrition Content: High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 741
Total Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 78g
Protein: 40g
Fiber: 15g