Best Cajun Greens And Beans With Sausage Recipes

CAJUN SAUSAGE, BEANS & RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium-size skillet over medium heat. Saute onion (and veggies, if using) until onion is translucent. Add kielbasa about halfway through onion cooking.
• Stir in Cajun seasoning and rice and let it lightly toast for 1 minute. Pour in tomatoes (and greens, if using) and water. Stir well.
• Open and drain kidney beans, then add them to the skillet and stir. Cover pan and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes - or until rice is done (time varies depending on the kind of rice).
• Add salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste. Serve with a salad or steamed vegetables.

CAJUN-STYLE BEANS AND SAUSAGE

Steps:

• In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown sausage. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in beans, tomatoes, vegetables, garlic and seasonings., Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. Serve with rice.

CAJUN GREENS AND BEANS WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• 1. Prepare brown rice on stove top or in rice cooker, adding beef bouillon to water.
• 2. While rice cooks, heat vegetable oil on high heat in a wok or large skillet. Add sliced zucchini and mustard greens; salt and pepper to taste. Sauté until zucchini begins to brown, being careful not to overcook the zucchini. Add soy sauce and continue to sauté until zucchini is tender. Add sliced sausage, garlic, beans, and Cajun seasoning to taste. Continue to sauté, adjusting heat as necessary, until the sausage is heated through.
• 3. When rice is cooked, add it to the wok and toss together.

AUTHENTIC LOUISIANA RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
• In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
• Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.

PRESSURE-COOKER CAJUN-STYLE BEANS AND SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; brown sausage. Add broth; cook 1 minute, stirring to loosen browned bits. Press cancel. Stir in beans, tomatoes, vegetables, garlic and seasonings., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Serve with rice., Freeze option: Freeze cooled sausage mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently and adding a little water if necessary.

CAJUN BLACK BEANS AND SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Combine ingredients.
• Spoon onto 6 large sheets heavy-duty foil; fold to make 6 packets.
• Grill 12 to 14 min. or until sausage mixture is heated through. Cut slits in foil to release steam before carefully opening packets.