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Easy, Quick and Cheap Red Beans & Rice

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Submitted by Lynn on Sat, 09/29/2007 - 9:46am

Summary

Yield
Source

Unknown

Prep Time20 minutes
RecipesGrains and Beans
SeasonsWinter

Description

This makes a large amount - you may want to scale it down.

Ingredients

  • 3 c instant rice
  • 3 c water
  • 1 T margarine or butter
  • 3⁄4 t salt
  • 1 lb kielbasa or other sausage, sliced
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 2 can tomato sauce (small)
  • 2 T chili powder
  • 1 T cumin
  • 2 can kidney beans, with liquid

Instructions

In a large pan with a tight-fitting lid, bring the water to a boil. Add margarine and salt. Add rice, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes. (Or follow directions on your brand of rice to make 6 cups).

While waiting, sautee sliced sausage with garlic till slightly browned. When rice is done, add tomato sauce and seasonings. Mix well, then stir in beans, sausage, and garlic. Heat through and serve with tabasco and bread or cornbread.

Notes

I also like to add a can of diced tomatoes, but my family doesn't like it as much that way.