Friday, February 14, 2014

Weeknight Red Beans and Rice...


Tonight was grocery night.  It had been two weeks since we had been to the store, and we were running out of a few things. Also, the pantry was starting to look a little bare.  My husband gets home around 4:30, and I really wanted to beat that 6:00 rush at my local Aldi, so I knew I needed to have something on the table fast!  But, just because you have to have a meal on the table fast, doesn't mean you have to cut the corners of filling and flavorful food!  I have a perfect 20 minute meal that will hit the spot and everyone is sure to love!
Weeknight Red Beans and Rice
*Prep Time:  5 minutes  *Cook Time: 15-20 Minutes  *Difficulty:  Easy  *Servings: 4-6

Here is what you will need:

  • 2 15 oz. cans of Red Kidney Beans
  • 2 15 oz. cans of Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 Onion, diced
  • 1 Green Pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves of Garlic, minced
  • 2 links of Smoked Sausage, cut into half moons
  • 1 tsp. Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 c. rice
  • 4 c. water
Tools you will need:
  • 2 sauce pans
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • wooden spoon
Let's Get Started!
The Rice...

The first thing you are going to want to do is get your water boiling for your rice.  As a rule it is TWO cups of water to....


every ONE cup of rice.


Once your water comes to a boil, add your rice...


Lower to a simmer, cover, and set a timer for 15 minutes. 

Now For The Beans...


Add a couple tablespoons of oil to your sauce pan and heat.  When your pan is hot, add your smoked sausage.  You are going to let that go until it browns and caramelizes a little.


Next you will add your onion, peppers, and garlic.  Let that cook till they are soft and the onion is translucent.  2-3 minutes. 


Add your beans, juice and all...



As well as your tomatoes. 


Now add your salt, pepper, oregano, and Cajun seasoning.  If you don't want it to be spicy, omit the Cajun seasoning.  If you want it REALLY spicy, add more!  It is entirely up to you!


Bring to a simmer, cover, and let it go for 15 minutes. 


Your beans and rice should finish about the same time, plate it up, and serve!  Delicious!  What makes this red beans and rice recipe so quick is the use of canned beans.  Listen, IT'S OKAY TO USE CANNED BEANS!!!  If your granny would have had canned beans, she would have used them too.  The result is a wonderful meal, ready in 20 minutes, that tastes like it simmered all day! 
I would love to hear how this recipe worked for you and as always...

Happy Reading, Happy Eating, and Happy Living,

~The Kitchen Wife~ 







 Weeknight Red Beans and Rice
*Prep Time:  5 minutes  *Cook Time: 15-20 Minutes  *Difficulty:  Easy  *Servings: 4-6


Ingredients:
  • 2 15 oz. cans of Red Kidney Beans
  • 2 15 oz. cans of Dices Tomatoes
  • 2 links of Smoked Sausage
  • 1 Onion, diced
  • 1 Green Pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves of Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 c. Rice
  • 4 c. Water
Preparation:
For your Rice:


  1. Bring your water to a boil in a sauce pan.
  2. Add your rice, lower to a simmer, and cover.
  3. Allow to cook for 15 minutes.
For the Beans:
  1.  For your beans, add 2-3 tbsp. of oil to other sauce pan.
  2. When pan is hot, add sausage and allow to brown.
  3. When sausage has browned, add onion, green pepper, and garlic. 
  4. Let soften.
  5. Next add your beans and tomatoes, liquid and all.
  6. Add your salt and pepper to taste, along with your oregano and Cajun seasoning.
  7. Stir, bring to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 15-20 minutes. 
  8.  Plate your rice and your beans and serve! 












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