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A black bowl filled with white rice, red kidney beans, sliced sausage, and chopped green bell peppers.
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Quick and Easy Red Beans and Rice

Quick and easy red beans and rice recipe ready in just 30 minutes! This flavorful dinner is perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword 30-minute red beans and rice, easy red beans and rice recipe, red beans and rice with sausage, stovetop red beans recipe
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 735kcal
Author Kat Jeter & Melinda Machado

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Andouille sausage sliced
  • 30 ounces Canned Red beans or Kidney beans do NOT drain
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 stalk Celery diced
  • 1 small Onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 cup White rice

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to package instructions.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
  • Stir in the sliced smoked sausage. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until sausage is browned.
  • Add the beans, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Let it simmer covered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 735kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 709mg | Potassium: 1334mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 606IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 8mg