Easy Red Beans and Rice with sausage!

This quick and easy 20-minute Red Beans and Rice with Sausage is thick and creamy with all the NOLA flavors everyone loves. Made with canned beans - no soaking required!

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INGREDIENTS

How to Make It

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Brown the sliced sausage in a skillet.

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Add the trinity (chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery). Use the frozen version to speed things up.

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Add Blue Runner Creamy Creole Style Red Beans, pinto beans, and seasonings. Stir.

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Cover and gently simmer for 5 minutes.

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Serve with hot cooked rice and hot sauce! French bread or cornbread go great, too!

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Read the full post for variations, full directions, reader comments, and how to keep red beans and rice fresh in the fridge.

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