This is an easy, one-pot version of the famous New Orleans dish thanks to the andouille sausage.
Before you begin: Wash your hands.
Brown the sausage (and the bacon, if adding some bacon) with the onion, garlic and celery for about 4 to 6 minutes. Add the tomatoes, kidney beans, 2 cups water, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, cayenne, paprika, hot sauce, bay leaf, and rice. Bring to a boil.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2 Cups
Serves 4
Calories: 515; Total Fat 20g; Saturated Fat: .426g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 720mg; Total Carbohydrate: 65g; Dietary Fiber: 13g; Protein: 21g.
Red beans and rice photo courtesy of Flickr user Matthew Mendoza
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