Red Beans and Rice With Sausage

Name: Red Beans and Rice With Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb spicy smoked sausage; 1 large onion, diced; 2 celery ribs, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, divided; 2 cups uncooked long grain rice; 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth; 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

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Recipe by Lvs2Cook

A new favorite of ours! This recipe is adapted from a magazine. The stand time of 10 minutes is not included in prep or cook time.

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READY IN: 55mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

lb spicy smoked sausage
1

large onion, diced
2

celery ribs, diced
3

garlic cloves, minced
2

teaspoons cajun seasoning, divided
2

cups uncooked long grain rice
2

(14 ounce) cans chicken broth
2

(15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1

(15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2

bay leaves
¹⁄₂

cup chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

Cut smoked sausage into 1/4 inch thick slices. Cook in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until browned.
Remove sausage and drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 teaspoon drippings in pan.
Saute onion and celery in hot drippings over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic, 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and rice. Saute 3 minutes.
Stir in broth, next 3 ingredients and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. Bring to boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in sausage and parsley; let stand, covered for 10 minutes or until rice is tender.
Serve with hot sauce if desired.