Healthier Red Beans and Rice
 
 
Using brown rice, lots of veggies, and chicken andouille sausage turns this flavorful comfort classic into something you can eat any night of the week!
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Serves: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 package andouille chicken sausage (I used Trader Joe's brand), sliced into rounds
  • 1 can red kidney bean, drained and rinsed
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • ¾ cup chopped celery
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • ¾ cup tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1½ cup cooked brown rice
  • Optional: red pepper flakes, parsley for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a large pan, cook sausage in the olive oil until lightly browned
  2. Add all vegetables, beans, tomato paste, and Cajun seasoning
  3. Add stock and bring to a boil
  4. Cover the pan and reduce heat to simmer for about 10 minutes
  5. Uncover and simmer for about 5 more minutes, until the mixture has thickened
  6. Stir in brown rice so absorb rest of sauce
  7. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe by dani california cooks at http://www.danicaliforniacooks.com/healthier-red-beans-and-rice/