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Skillet Red Beans and Rice (30 Minutes)

A 30-minute Louisiana inspired dinner of red beans, sausage, all served over rice.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: canned red beans recipe, skillet red beans, skillet red beans and rice
Servings: 6
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Alaine @ My TX Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 ounces smoked sausage, cut into ½” pieces
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, finely diced
  • 2 – 16 oz. cans kidney or red beans, drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-heat, brown sausage. Stir in onion, bell pepper and celery and sauté until veggies are tender.
  • Mix in beans, broth, Cajun seasoning, bay leaf and smoked paprika. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Notes

Serve over cooked rice. Garnish with green onions and Tabasco sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Sodium: 500mg | Fiber: 6g
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