READY IN 40 mins

Easy Red Beans and Rice

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"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." — Paula

Directions

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.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 23, 2003

YUM. I love this, I skipped the sausage, so I sauted the onion & garlic (two cloves) in a tsp. of olive oil. I also used brown rice, cajun-seasoned diced tomatoes and added about 2 Tbsp. of fresh chopped parsley. Very light & healthy, thanks Paula!

—I'm nuts too...

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 05, 2003

This recipe has quite a good flavor, but I, like Michelle live in Louisiana - and this isn't creole red beans and rice. Like she said, leave out the tomatoes for the traditional version... I added plenty more garlic, a good dose of Tony's (a Louisiana must!), and jalepano-style Tabasco sauce. We like more rice here, as well. Still, this is a good recipe - and a great option when short on time. I'll make it again with the extras :).

—Windy B.

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Aug 24, 2003

This recipe is not like a traditional red beans and rice recipe. I was trying to find one and made this. No tomatoes are in real red beans and rice. I live in Louisiana and these were not even close to how they are served down south. They tasted OK, but I was disappointed in the results.

—michelle

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Oct 18, 2003

This is a really great receipe for rice and beans! I am a vegetarian, so I cut out the sausage and sauteed in olive oil. I also added 1/8 tspn. of cayenne to spice it up a little. This dish has an excellent flavor and is one of the better receipes for rice and beans I have come across. Highly Recommended!

—ZAK345

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Jul 12, 2004

Kind of a funky meal. Except for the sausage, the ingredients didn't have much flavour and created a strange texture. I followed the recipe almost exactly except I used 3 clove of garlic and at the end I combined everything including the rice into one bowl. I will not be making this again.

—RogueOnion8

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Oct 03, 2006

I thought this was very good and super easy to make. I did add some cajun seasoning but the spicy cajun sausage I used provided plenty of "kick." We'll definitely make this again.

—Jacqui

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Sep 04, 2008

I liked this. It might not be "authentic" (I have no idea), but it sure was tasty! I only used one can of beans, 1/2 an onion and I used chicken sausage, because that is what I had. I added some extra garlic, too. I combined it with the rice before serving - it was a really filling, satisfying meal. Served it with Jalapeno Corn Bread.

—stylistmama

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Dec 15, 2002

WOW, was this good. My husband and I had it for dinner and we both liked it very much. So much so, that we ate it all ourselves. I improvised a little and added one hot green pepper, mushrooms and some extra garlic. It was tasty and had a perfect kick to it. Thanks for the recipe, Paula. I'll be making this again and again. Michelle

—CHELLENE

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Nutrition

Calories
289 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
42.4 g
14%

Cholesterol
35 mg
12%

Fat
5.7 g
9%

Fiber
7.8 g
31%

Protein
16.3 g
33%

Sodium
808 mg
32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Easy Red Beans and Rice

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 289
** Calories from Fat: 52

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 5.7g 9 %
** Saturated Fat 1.6g 8 %
** Cholesterol 35mg 12 %
** Sodium 808mg 32 %
** Potassium 181mg 5 %
** Total Carbohydrates 42.4g 14 %
** Dietary Fiber 7.8g 31 %
** Protein 16.3g 33 %
** Sugars 3.7g
** Vitamin A 3 %
** Vitamin C 29 %
** Calcium 8 %
** Iron 30 %
** Thiamin 26 %
** Niacin 15 %
** Vitamin B6 11 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 27 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.