CAJUN-STYLE BEANS AND SAUSAGE

Cajun-Style Beans and Sausage image

Beans and rice make the perfect meal because they're well-balanced, an excellent source of protein, and easy to prepare. The sausage adds full flavor to the recipe, and traditional pork sausage lovers won't even notice that chicken sausage is used in this dish. -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 cans (16 ounces each) red beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5-1/3 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown sausage. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in beans, tomatoes, vegetables, garlic and seasonings., Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 18g protein.