Easy Red Beans and Rice

Name: Easy Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
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; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon pepper; salt to taste

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This is an easy red beans and rice recipe that is a delicious take on a Louisiana classic. It can be prepared and cooked 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.

Recipe by Paula

Updated on August 31, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

8

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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

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

289	Calories
6g	Fat
42g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 289
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 35mg	12%
Sodium 808mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary Fiber 8g	28%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 16g
Vitamin C 17mg	86%
Calcium 63mg	5%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 181mg	4%

* 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.