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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A simple meal of red beans and rice, a favorite Cajun recipe, can be ready in just 45 minutes. Serve with tossed green salad and French bread for a satisfying dinner. Ingredients:
1 pound smoked sausage, thinly sliced |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
3 (15-ounce) cans red beans, rinsed and drained |
1 (16-ounce) can tomato paste |
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped |
1 1/2 cups water |
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce |
1 bay leaf |
hot cooked rice |
Directions:
1. Sauté first 4 ingredients in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add beans and next 7 ingredients.
2. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Serve over rice. To reheat, microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) 3 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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