Easy Red Beans and Rice
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.
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
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2 cups water
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1 cup uncooked rice
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1 (16 ounce) package turkey kielbasa, cut diagonally into 1/4 inch slices
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1 onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 clove chopped garlic
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2 (15 ounce) cans canned kidney beans, drained
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1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon pepper
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salt to taste
Method
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Gather the ingredients.
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Prepare the rice: Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large skillet over low heat for 5 minutes.
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Stir in onion, green pepper, and garlic; saute until tender.
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Add in beans and tomatoes with juice. Season with oregano, pepper, and salt.
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Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Serve over rice.
