Easy Red Beans and Rice

Easy Red Beans and Rice

Total Time
1h 36m
22m prep · 74m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Hard
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This is an easy red beans and rice recipe that is a delicious take on a Louisiana classic. It can be prepared and cooked 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.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 package turkey kielbasa , 16 ounce
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper , chopped
  • 1 clove chopped garlic
  • 2 cans canned kidney beans , 15 ounce
  • 1 can whole peeled tomatoes , 16 ounce
  • 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoons pepper
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Prepare the rice: Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large skillet over low heat for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in onion, green pepper, and garlic; saute until tender.

  5. 5

    Add in beans and tomatoes with juice. Season with oregano, pepper, and salt.

  6. 6

    Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Serve over rice.

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