Easy Red Beans and Rice

Name: Easy Red Beans and Rice
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 💧 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; ½ teaspoon pepper; 🧂 Salt to taste

Cost $15, save $10

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40 Min
8 Servings
$15

Easy Red Beans and Rice

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

40 Min
8 Servings
$15

INGREDIENTS

Rice and Base
- 💧 2 cups water
- 🍚 1 cup uncooked rice
Protein
- 1 (16 ounce) package turkey kielbasa, cut diagonally into 1/4 inch slices
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 🧅 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 🧄 1 clove chopped garlic
Canned Goods
- 2 (15 ounce) cans canned kidney beans, drained
- 🍅 1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 🧂 Salt to taste

STEPS

Gather the ingredients.

Prepare the rice: Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large skillet over low heat for 5 minutes.

Stir in onion, green pepper, and garlic; saute until tender.

Add in beans and tomatoes with juice. Season with oregano, pepper, and salt.

Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Serve over rice.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

289

Calories

16
Protein
42
Carbs
6
Fats

💡 For additional spice, consider adding hot pepper sauce when serving.You can substitute turkey kielbasa with a different protein like chicken sausage or vegetarian sausage for dietary adaptability.Using fresh tomatoes instead of canned can enhance flavor and reduce sodium content.