Easy Red Beans And Rice

Easy Red Beans And Rice

Ingredients:

3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 lb. Andouille sausage (or any kind of smoked sausage) sliced thinly

4 tomatoes, chopped into chunks

1 jalapeno, chopped and seeded (or keep the seeds if you like it spicy)

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1/2 cup chicken broth

2 cups brown whole grain rice, (cooked according to directions on package)

1 15 oz can red kidney beans, drained

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Toss tomatoes in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning. Set aside. 

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Add sliced sausage. Cook until slightly browned. Remove and place on a platter, set aside. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chopped onion and jalapeno pepper. Cook until onion and pepper are tender. Add garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes. 

 Mix in tomatoes chunks, tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, chicken broth, beans, rice and sausage. Add salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to med low, cover and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!!!