RED BEANS AND RICE WITH TURKEY SAUSAGE

Red Beans and Rice with Turkey Sausage image

"I adapted this recipe from a cookbook to eliminate time-consuming steps like browning the sausage and soaking and boiling beans," explains Brenda Heidoff Leonard of Missoula, Montana. "Red pepper flakes add zest to this satisfying dish that's chock-full of beans and flavorful sausage."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
6 green onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-3/4 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 pound fully cooked smoked turkey sausage, halved and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a large skillet that has been coated with cooking spray, saute celery, onions and garlic until tender. Add water, beans, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Remove about 1-1/2 cups of bean mixture and mash with a fork. Return to skillet. Add sausage; bring to a boil. boil for 5 minutes or until bean mixture reaches desired thickness. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges