Easy Red Beans and Rice Recipe
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Easy Red Beans and Rice

By: Paula 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (238)

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What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
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  • 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 289 | Total Fat: 5.7g | Cholesterol: 35mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2003 by Windy B.   view full review
This recipe has quite a good flavor, but I, like Michelle live in Louisiana - and this isn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2003 by michelle   view full review
This recipe is not like a traditional red beans and rice recipe. I was trying to find one and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2004 by RogueOnion8   view full review
Kind of a funky meal. Except for the sausage, the ingredients didn't have much flavour and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by I'm nuts too...   view full review
YUM. I love this, I skipped the sausage, so I sauted the onion & garlic (two cloves) in a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2003 by ZAK345   view full review
This is a really great receipe for rice and beans! I am a vegetarian, so I cut out the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2006 by Jacqui   view full review
I thought this was very good and super easy to make. I did add some cajun seasoning but the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2008 by stylistmama   view full review
I liked this. It might not be "authentic" (I have no idea), but it sure was tasty! I only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2002 by CHELLENE   view full review
WOW, was this good. My husband and I had it for dinner and we both liked it very much. So much...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2003 by PAT1105   view full review
This was so easy to make and delicious!! I used fat free smoked turkey sausage, a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2003 by Charlene   view full review
This is an easy and healthy recipe. I offer cajun seasoning for sprinkling for those that...

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