Bayou Beans & Rice

Smoky sausage and Cajun seasoning add loads of flavor to rice and kidney beans in this sassy side dish.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 3⁄4 cup  diced andouille sausages or 3⁄4 cup kielbasa
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1  cup  diced  red pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  diced celery
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  dried  cajun seasoning
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  cup  uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 (15 1/4ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

1. Heal oil in a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, red pepper, celery and seasoning; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
2. Add broth and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil and stir in rice. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in beans; cook, uncovered, until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.