Quick and Easy Red Beans and Rice

Here's a really quick and easy way to enjoy red beans and rice. Hearty slices of smoked sausage round out this dish. Top it with your favorite hot sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 531 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• ½ green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 16 ounces smoked sausage, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring the rice and water to boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.

Step 2

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and green bell pepper, and cook until tender. Stir in sausage, and cook until evenly browned. Mix in beans and tomatoes, and continue cooking until heated through. Serve skillet mixture over the rice.