Red Beans and Rice from Hillshire Farm®

Smoked sausage, kidney beans, and lots of herbs and spices in a rich broth make a quick and delicious weeknight meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 475 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• ½ cup chopped celery
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 sprig chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (14 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
• 2 (15.5 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed, drained
• 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce, or to taste
• 3 cups Hot cooked long-grain white rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut sausage into 1/2-inch slices. Heat a 5 to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add sausage, onion, green pepper, celery and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Step 2

Stir in kidney beans, chicken broth, oregano, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook 12-15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add hot sauce to taste.

Step 3

Remove bay leaf and serve over hot cooked rice. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.