Cajun Red Beans & Rice

prep time:: 15 minutes
total time:: 30 minutes

Makes 5 servings

Jen

Wheeler Fall Favorite

ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil
2 (3-ounce) andouille sausage links, chopped
1 (8-ounce) container prechopped onion, bell pepper and celery mix
1 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15-ounce) red beans, rinsed & drained
1/4 cup water
1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups hot cooked long-grain rice

directions

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion mix to pan; saute 4 minutes. Add Cajun seasoning, salt, oregano and garlic to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Partially mash beans with a fork. Add beans, 1/4 cup water and tomatoes to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in pepper. Serve over rice.

Source: CL-Jan 2009