HEARTY SAUSAGE 'N' BEANS

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Our son, Will, is a brand new dad. He cooked this blend of sausage, beans, tomatoes and rice when we came to visit our newborn granddaughter, Jenna. The beauty of the dish is the simplicity: Toss the ingredients in one pan, simmer, and you've got dinner. Add corn bread and a tossed salad on the side. -Will Owen, Waco, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing mix
2 cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion in oil over medium heat until onion is tender. Add the beans, water, tomatoes and salad dressing mix. Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 1624mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 21g protein.