Easy Red Beans and Rice
Enjoy a taste of the South with this dish of Easy Red Beans and Rice, made with smoked sausage, tomatoes, chili powder and melty cheese, that’s ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 7 oz turkey smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups Minute® White Rice
- 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Want to spice up your weekly meal plan? Try this Southern-inspired Easy Red Beans and Rice dish. Made with Minute® Instant White Rice, smoked sausage, chili powder and more, this dish delivers loads of flavor in just 20 minutes!
Step 1
Cook sausage in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
Add beans, tomatoes and green chilies and chili powder, and stir to combine. Stir in water and bring to a boil.
Step 3
Stir in rice and cheese and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 6-8 minutes, or until water is almost absorbed. Stir until cheese is completely melted.
Quick and Hearty Classic
This classic, Louisiana-inspired Easy Red Beans and Rice dish is perfect for a quick meal. Made with ingredients you can keep on hand, you’ll be ready to make it anytime the craving for Southern cooking hits. It’s easy to put together with Minute® Instant White Rice, smoked turkey sausage, kidney beans, tomatoes, green chilies, chili powder and, of course, melty cheese! In under 30 minutes, you’ll have a mouth-watering, chili-like meal that is perfect to feed a crowd.
Your choice of sausage is a defining factor in this recipe. While we recommend turkey, any smoked sausage you like will do, whether it be pork, andouille or your favorite vegetarian option. A smoked sausage with more spices and other ingredients will add even more flavor to this dish.
To complete this Southern-style menu, remember that this recipe goes great with a slice of cornbread or even some Quinoa and Sausage Breakfast Muffins. For something different, try your hand at making our easy Microwave Egg Fried Rice.
Picky Eaters
For extra crunch, take a handful of your favorite corn chips and crush them over the top of your plate for a DIY crispy touch. If you’ve got picky eaters at home, buy scoop-shaped chips and offer them in lieu of a spoon! Kids (and adults!) will have fun scooping up every bite of this hearty, tasty red beans and rice.
If you are looking for a yummy dinner idea, try our Rice-Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan.
