RED BEANS AND RICE (MAKEOVER)

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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Rice is nice, but it's terrific when blended with a calorie-smart, spicy tomato-based sauce along with red beans, fresh veggies and kielbasa.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
3/4 lb smoked turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup chopped onions (1 large)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (1 small)
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper (1 small)
1/2 cup chopped celery (1 medium stalk)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 dried bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 cups water
Frank's™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add kielbasa, onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, bay leaves and thyme; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in tomatoes and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans. Cover; simmer 10 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, cook rice in water as directed on package. Remove bay leaves from bean mixture. Serve bean mixture over rice. Serve with hot pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

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