Dinner

Red Beans and Rice (1 cup serving) is for Dinner.

Red Beans and Rice (1 cup serving) takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Red Beans and Rice (1 cup serving) takes 40 minutes to cook.

Red Beans and Rice (1 cup serving) makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Red Beans and Rice (1 cup serving) are:

1 1/2 Tbsp Olive oil
1 large onion diced
1 red or yellow pepper diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cans red beans
1 can diced Tomatoes (16 oz)
1 lb Oscar Meyer Smoked Turkey Sausage
1 bunch green onions, sliced, green part reserved for garnish
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp basil
1 bay leaf
pinch of salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 cups water

Here is how you make Red Beans and Rice (1 cup serving):

Saute onions, peppers, garlic and white parts of green onions. Slice sausage lengthwise and then in slices. Add to tender veggies. Cook until browned. Add spices, beans and tomatoes. Add water (Or chicken stock.) cover and cook 30 minutes. Smash some of the beans against side of pot. Cook another 10 minutes. Serve over rice and garnish with tops of green onions.Makes 8 one cup servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LISTENERNFL.

The nutritional information for Red Beans and Rice (1 cup serving) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 170.1

• Total Fat: 7.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 79.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 12.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
• Protein: 3.1 g