RED BEANS AND RICE (MAKEOVER)

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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Rice is nice, but it's terrific when blended with a calorie-smart, spicy tomato-based sauce along with red beans, fresh veggies and kielbasa.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
3/4 lb smoked turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup chopped onions (1 large)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (1 small)
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper (1 small)
1/2 cup chopped celery (1 medium stalk)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 dried bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 cups water
Frank's™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add kielbasa, onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, bay leaves and thyme; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in tomatoes and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans. Cover; simmer 10 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, cook rice in water as directed on package. Remove bay leaves from bean mixture. Serve bean mixture over rice. Serve with hot pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

Kinsley
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with a side of cornbread and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Addison Harris
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the tender beans. I'll definitely be making this again.


Justine Curatola
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The beans were cooked well, and the rice was fluffy. I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Dr Daniel
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I'm not a huge fan of red beans and rice, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the bell pepper and celery, whic


J. Kinnard Johnson
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This was my first time making red beans and rice, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time. I served it with a side of coleslaw, and it was the perfect summer meal.


sarena canaan
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I'm a big fan of spicy food, so I added a bit more cayenne pepper to this recipe. It was delicious! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of cornbread, and it was the perfect comfort food.


Sreekuttan Premank
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The beans were cooked well, and the rice was fluffy. I think next time I'll use less salt.


Aims Of Scouts
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this dish without the sausage. It was still delicious! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a healthy and satisfying meal.


Mario Trevino
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with a side of cornbread and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Portia Mosepele
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the tender beans. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kerry Duke
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This was a great recipe! The beans and rice were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and slightly spicy. I served it with a side of coleslaw, and it was the perfect summer meal.


Rohit Shahi
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I'm not a huge fan of red beans and rice, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the sausage, which gave the dish


Elizabeth Ramirez
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The beans were cooked well, and the rice was fluffy. I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Masilo Lebeya
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I've been making red beans and rice for years, but I always like to try new recipes. This one was a keeper! The beans were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was flavorful and slightly spicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Colleen Pollard
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This was my first time making red beans and rice, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time. I served it with a side of cornbread, and it was the perfect comfort food.


Ntantang Thierry
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I'm a big fan of red beans and rice, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and light. I especially liked the addition of the bell pepper and celery, which gave the dish a nice crunch.


Sandamali Bandara
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This red beans and rice dish was a hit! The flavors were bold and rich, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.