EASY RED BEANS AND RICE

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This is an easy and delicious take on a Louisiana classic that you can prepare and cook in 40 minutes! I use turkey kielbasa to cut down on the fat, but not the flavor. Season with hot pepper sauce if you like.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked rice
1 (16 ounce) package turkey kielbasa, cut diagonally into 1/4 inch slices
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove chopped garlic
2 (15 ounce) cans canned kidney beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • In a large skillet over low heat, cook sausage for 5 minutes. Stir in onion, green pepper and garlic; sauté until tender. Pour in beans and tomatoes with juice. Season with oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.5, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 39.2, Sodium 1072.8, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 15.7

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