JESSICA'S RED BEANS AND RICE

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My company had a Mardi Gras party and I wanted to make a flavorful red beans and rice recipe that everyone would love!

Provided by kingdombeyond

Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1 onion, chopped, divided
1 green bell pepper, chopped, divided
1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced, divided
2 cups water
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon salt-free garlic and herb seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash®)
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
3 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
salt to taste
3 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

Combine sausage, half the onion, half the green bell pepper, half the jalapeno pepper, water, chicken bouillon, garlic and herb seasoning, Cajun seasoning blend, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf in a large stockpot; Bring to boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, 15 to 20 minutes.
Mix kidney beans, tomatoes, remaining onion, remaining green bell pepper, and remaining jalapeno pepper into the sausage mixture; season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until kidney bean mixture is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.
Spoon 1/2 cup cooked rice into 6 serving bowls; top with kidney bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.9 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 50.9 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 15.7 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 2086.5 mg, Sugar 3 g