Easy Red Beans and Rice

This easy red beans and rice recipe is ready in 40 minutes yet big on flavor. It is a delicious take on a Louisiana classic made with turkey kielbasa.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 289 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package turkey kielbasa, cut diagonally into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 clove chopped garlic
• 2 (15 ounce) cans canned kidney beans, drained
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Gather the ingredients.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Serve over rice.