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Spicy Beans 'N' Rice

Submitted by: Ranae Jones 
Savory Cajun flavor zips up this quick skillet dish that's loaded with beans, tomatoes, rice and seasonings. 'It's delicious served with corn bread muffins,' notes Ranae Jones from Fort Rucker, Alabama. 

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Black Beans and Rice

Submitted by: Bonnie Baumgardner 
Bonnie Baumgardner often serves this quick skillet side dish to delighted guests at her Sylva, North Carolina home. 'It tastes so delicious it's hard to believe it's good for you,' she exclaims. 'And it's hearty enough to serve as a meatless main dish.' 

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Spanish Rice Dinner

Submitted by: Jeri Dobrowski 
'Spanish Rice Dinner has been a family favorite since I discovered it in our church cookbook,' says field editor Jeri Dobrowski of Beach, North Dakota. 'I always have the ingredients on hand, and it reheats very well in the microwave.' 

Pronto Beef and Rice

Submitted by: Steve Nieswiadomy 
'This is a simple yet satisfying meal, especially when served with a salad and pinto beans,' writes Steve Nieswiadomy from Fort Worth, Texas. 'it's also a great make-ahead filling for stuffed peppers or cabbage rolls,' he adds. 

Stovetop Pinto Beans

Submitted by: Audary Blaxton 
We enjoy this dish throughout the year. When I take it to church suppers, I set some oven-fresh corn bread next to it...every morsel is gobbled up in no time!--Audary Blaxton, Decatur, Alabama 

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Classic Red Beans N Rice

Submitted by: Jackie Turnage 
We've lived here, where Cajun cooking is common, for nearly 25 years and have come to rely on this staple menu item. If you've never tried red beans and rice before, I assure you'll like this recipe.--Jackie Turnage, New Iberia, Louisiana 

Hearty Red Beans and Rice

Submitted by: Brenda Leonard 
'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.' 

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Red Beans and Rice

Submitted by: Melissa Cazun 
With red kidney beans, rice, cheese and plenty of spices, this recipe makes a nice version of a classic dish. It can be served as a main dish, and is quite good when accompanied by a salad and some crusty bread. 

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Cheesy Beans and Rice

Submitted by: Linda Rindels 
After my dad had heart-trouble years ago, my mom adapted an old recipe to come up with this colorful all-in-one dish. It has been a favorite for a long time. Even our kids like it, and they can be quite picky! --Linda Rindels of Littleton, Colorado 

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Sausage Red Beans 'n' Rice

Submitted by: Thelma Dye 
This easy-to-make recipe has been a staple in my recipe file for about 10 years. My husband and I both enjoy cooking it. 
 
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