Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Name: Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts)
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 4 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, sliced; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 green onions, chopped; Hot cooked rice

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 3 hours

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts)

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Test Kitchen Approved

Smoked turkey sausage and red pepper flakes add zip to this saucy, slow-cooked version of Louisiana red beans and rice. For extra heat, add red pepper sauce at the table. —Julia Bushree, Georgetown, Texas

Ingredients

4 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, sliced
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 green onions, chopped
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 3-4 hours.
Stir before serving. Remove bay leaf. Serve with green onions and rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup (calculated without rice): 291 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 1070mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 13g fiber), 24g protein.

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