E-Z RED BEANS & RICE

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My husband is from south Louisiana and I've had to learn to cook Cajun/Creole recipes. This is our quick take on red beans & rice.

Provided by HSingARMYmom

Categories Pork

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

3 (15 ounce) cans red beans, do not drain (I buy the New Orleans Style beans)
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional depending on how smokey your sausage is)
1 1/2 cups white rice
3 cups water
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Rice:.
Bring water to boil, add remaining ingredients and cook on medium low for 20 minutes.
Beans:.
Melt butter, lightly brown sausage.
Add remaining ingredients. Simmer on medium low while cooking rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1260.6, Fat 55.3, SaturatedFat 24.1, Cholesterol 123.2, Sodium 1840.9, Carbohydrate 132.6, Fiber 22.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 58