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Weeknight Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Weeknight Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups raw long grain rice
1 tbsp canola oil (or butter)
2 3/4 cups water
1 medium onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
2 tbsp canola oil (or butter)
1 lb smoked turkey sausage, sliced
1/2 tsp red cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1 tsp cajun seasoning
1 bay leaf
1 tsp minced garlic
1 can diced tomato
2 cans red beans
salt , pepper and hot sauce to taste

Directions:

Heat 1 tbsp oil or butter in medium non-stick pan (that has a lid).
Add rice and stir in the hot oil until most of the kernels are opaque.
Add water and bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
(If using brown rice, increase water and cooking time slightly) Meanwhile dice vegetables.
Heat 2 tbsp oil or butter in a large non-stick pan or Dutch oven.
Add the diced onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
Saute until tender.
Add the sliced turkey smoked sausage and saute until heated through and slightly browned.
Add pepper, seasoning and bay leaf.
Continue to stir and saute for about three minutes.
Add diced tomatoes and canned beans (do not drain).
Add salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste.
Simmer about 15 minutes, then remove bay leaf.
Place about 3/4 cup rice in the bottom of a soup bowl.
Cover with red bean mixture.
Serve with French bread and pass more hot sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	370.82 Kcal (1553 kJ)
Calories from fat	137 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.22g	23%
Cholesterol	40.06mg	13%
Sodium	936.59mg	39%
Potassium	388.73mg	8%
Total Carbs	43.25g	14%
Sugars	4.86g	19%
Dietary Fiber	3.92g	16%
Protein	15.59g	31%
Vitamin C	44.9mg	75%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	17%
Iron	16.4mg	91%
Calcium	56.7mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	118.43 Kcal (496 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.86g	23%
Cholesterol	12.79mg	13%
Sodium	299.13mg	39%
Potassium	124.16mg	8%
Total Carbs	13.81g	14%
Sugars	1.55g	19%
Dietary Fiber	1.25g	16%
Protein	4.98g	31%
Vitamin C	14.3mg	75%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	17%
Iron	5.3mg	91%
Calcium	18.1mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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