Easy Red Beans and Rice

This is an easy and delicious take on a Louisiana classic that you can prepare and cook 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.

You will need:

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 (16 ounce) package turkey kielbasa, cut diagonally into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 clove chopped garlic
• 2 (15 ounce) cans canned kidney beans, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

In a large skillet over low heat, cook sausage for 5 minutes. Stir in onion, green pepper and garlic; saute until tender. Pour in beans and tomatoes with juice. Season with oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Serve over rice.

Prep Time: 10 mins/Cooking Time: 30 mins/ Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 8

Calories: 289.1