RED BEANS AND RICE WITH TURKEY KIELBASA

Red Beans and Rice with Turkey Kielbasa image

Turkey kielbasa is right at home with red beans and rice in this lighter main dish. The hearty one-pot-meal from our Test Kitchen will satisfy on cool winter nights!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup dried red beans
6 ounces smoked turkey kielbasa, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups water
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1-4 hours or until beans are softened. , Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid; set beans aside. In the same pan, saute the kielbasa, celery, onion and green pepper in oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; saute 2 minutes longer. , Stir in the beans, water, bay leaves, thyme and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally., Uncover and simmer 10-15 minutes longer or until beans reach desired consistency. Discard bay leaves. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 18g protein.