RED BEANS AND RICE WITH TURKEY KIELBASA

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Turkey kielbasa is right at home with red beans and rice in this lighter main dish. The hearty one-pot-meal from our Test Kitchen will satisfy on cool winter nights!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dried red beans
6 ounces smoked turkey kielbasa, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups water
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1-4 hours or until beans are softened. , Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid; set beans aside. In the same pan, saute the kielbasa, celery, onion and green pepper in oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; saute 2 minutes longer. , Stir in the beans, water, bay leaves, thyme and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally., Uncover and simmer 10-15 minutes longer or until beans reach desired consistency. Discard bay leaves. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Falconn Pawnch
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This is a great recipe. I love the addition of turkey kielbasa. It gives the dish a nice smoky flavor.


MD ramzan Khan
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey and it's also a very affordable meal.


Bernard Richard
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This is my favorite recipe for red beans and rice. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I always get compliments on it when I serve it.


Sk Anik
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


chelsea denson
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight dinner. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Vincent Cochran jr.
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I'm a big fan of this recipe. It's easy to make and it's always delicious.


Aurang Zab
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat beans. My kids love it!


Lisa Cassity
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey.


awaisofficial Real
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Steven Blackburn
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Szymon Zuchniak
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great meal for a weeknight dinner.


Ibrahm hamza
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey kielbasa really makes the dish.


sama fayad
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This is my go-to recipe for red beans and rice. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Tayyab Ch
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were cooked perfectly and the overall flavor of the dish was amazing.


MD. ZIYAT
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This recipe was a hit at my potluck. Everyone raved about the flavor and the fact that it was so easy to make.


Aslam Pandrani
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My family loved this recipe! It was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. The turkey kielbasa added a nice smoky flavor to the beans and rice.