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Quick and Easy Red Beans and Rice with Sausage

Enjoy a scrumptious plate of red beans and rice with sausage that is ready to eat in under 30 minutes!  If you are looking for a quick and easy recipe for delicious red beans and rice, then look no further.  The best quick red beans and rice recipe this side of the Mississippi!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 781kcal
Author Anne Clark

Equipment

  • Large (minimum 5-quart) heavy duty pot w/cover
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch discs (andouille sausage or Conecuh sausage)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 10-oz bag frozen seasoning blend (pre-chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery)* or sub 1 cup fresh onion, 1 cup fresh bell pepper and ½ cup fresh celery.
  • 15.5-oz can red beans (or pinto beans with bacon), undrained
  • 16-oz can Blue Runner Creole Cream Style Red Beans or sub an extra can of red beans, drained, half mashed.
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon cajun seasoning (such as Tony's)
  • cooked rice

Instructions

  • Saute the sliced sausage in the oil until the sausage is slightly browned, about 5 minutes.  Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery seasoning blend. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes (saute 5 additional minutes if using fresh vegetables).  
  • Add the undrained red beans (I prefer the pinto beans with bacon), creole cream style red beans, and seasonings. Mix well and gently simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Stir. Serve with hot cooked rice.  
  • *if using fresh veggies, use 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup diced bell pepper, and ½ cup diced celery

Notes

  • Super time-saving tip:  Use precooked rice that comes in a pouch. 
  • Store leftover red beans and rice in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator, or up to three months in the freezer.
  • NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED DOES NOT INCLUDE THE RICE.

Nutrition

Serving: 13.6oz | Calories: 781kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1619mg | Potassium: 1138mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6080IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 6mg