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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 215.1
  • Total Fat: 4.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.8 mg
  • Sodium: 145.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.7 g
  • Protein: 8.6 g

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Mama's Red Beans and Rice

Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
Mama's Red Beans and Rice

Introduction

Mama knows best! This New Orleans-style one pot meal is hearty, tasty, and healthy! Mama knows best! This New Orleans-style one pot meal is hearty, tasty, and healthy!
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    1 pound smoked turkey sausage
    2 tbsp canola oil
    1 large onion, diced
    1 yellow or red bell pepper, seeded and
    diced
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 bunch green onions, sliced, green part
    reserved for garnish
    1⁄2 tsp red pepper flakes
    1 tbsp dried oregano
    1 tsp fresh thyme, or pinch dried
    Pinch of salt
    1 tsp black pepper
    Three 15-ounce cans of kidney beans,
    drained and rinsed
    One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with
    basil and garlic
    1 bay leaf, whole
    1 cup brown rice, uncooked
    Hot sauce to taste

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Directions

1. Slice the sausage links in half lengthwise and
then in half again. Cut crosswise to dice.
2. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy
saucepan with lid. Once hot, add the onions,
bell pepper, garlic, and the white parts of the
green onion. Cook until the vegetables are soft,
about 5 minutes.
3. Add the sausage to the pan and cook just
until browned. Add the red pepper, oregano,
thyme, salt, and black pepper and stir to combine.
Then stir in the beans and tomatoes, and
add the bay leaf.
4. Add the rice, stir, and let cook for 1 minute to
coat the rice. Add 1½ cups of water. Bring to a
boil and immediately reduce to a simmer. Cover
and continue to cook until the rice is tender,
about 40 minutes. Before serving, remove the
bay leaf and garnish with a dash or two of hot
sauce, if desired, and the sliced green onions.






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  • MMEMOR

    Very Good
    87 of 89 people found this review helpful
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    By replacing the kidney beans with dried red beans, increase water to 7 cups, add 3 T Creole seasoning and cook in a crock pot for 7-8 hours, it significantly reduces the calories and carbs. I make my own Creole seasoning so I can reduce the salt content. Serve with celery. - 10/9/09

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  • LEAN-N-LEXY

    O.K.
    21 of 22 people found this review helpful
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    I needed to do a few tweaks myself. Had to drain and rinse my canned beans since liquid was mostly corn syrup. With 1 cup of water and 1 cup of rice, there's was not enough liquid to cook the rice; added another cup of water. Brown rice needs add'tl 20-30 minutes to cook. Seasonings great, tho! - 8/16/09

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  • DAMOMMASBOYS


    19 of 26 people found this review helpful
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    My only comment is-why do people feel the need to comment negatively when they haven't tried and aren't interested in the recipe? If you don't like some of the stats/ingreds. then swap them or don't make it, no need to be snarky. - 1/5/10

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  • ADSTECK

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    My husband NEVER compliments my cooking. I made this last night for me to take to lunch all week. He tasted it and said, "This is good stuff!" He ate it for his dinner! It was fabulous! Thanks. Amanda Steck - 9/14/09

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  • TEXQUILTMAMA

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    I added a jalapeno to this dish..I really liked this alot..It was filling and tasty.. - 9/1/09

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  • NOTGIVINGUPEVER


    15 of 15 people found this review helpful
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    This was really good. My hubby to be is a big red beans and rice fan so I was worried he wouldn't be up for a healthier version. But he really liked it. I did add a little more seasoning such as cumin to punch up the flavor just a little. My rice took longer than 25 minutes it was more like 40min - 10/17/09

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  • WILDFLOWERIJ

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    Well worth the time and chopping. Wonderful flavor, even without the additonal hot sauce. - 8/13/09

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  • WISTFULVISTA

    Incredible!
    12 of 12 people found this review helpful
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    Sooo rich, authentic and satisfying! Chef Meg, have you considered branding your makeover creations as "Meg-Overs"? I really think you should! - 9/6/09

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  • BENNAK

    Very Good
    11 of 11 people found this review helpful
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    good recipe but i left out the Sausage and cooked the rice little longer - 10/9/09

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  • K4FRED


    9 of 12 people found this review helpful
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    By replacing the kidney beans with dried red beans, increase water to 7 cups, add 3 T Creole seasoning and cook in a crock pot for 7-8 hours, it significantly reduces the calories and carbs. - 10/26/09

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  • PMCPETERS


    9 of 11 people found this review helpful
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    A pinch of salt is not a bad amount and tomatoes make the recipe good. - 10/9/09

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  • BRUNSIE

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    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
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    This was amazing. I made two changes, I only used 2 cans of beans and added another cup of water. It was great. My husband doesn't like turkey sausage and was skeptical, however, the flavor and seasonings were just right and he wants to add this to our rotation. - 1/29/10

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  • MOLLYSGAN


    7 of 23 people found this review helpful
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    Living in New Orleans for more than 30 years, never have know anyone from there mix the bean and rice together, we ALWAYS cook it separate ! - 1/11/10

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  • ETHELMERZ


    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
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    Canola oil has same Omega's as Olive oil except it's cheaper, so no worries about switching folks. - 12/13/09

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  • CHATERJOY

    Very Good
    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
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    Very good. I will definitely make this again. I wasn't sure if i was suppose to drain the beans? I didn't and it was a little soupier then I expected but still very good. - 8/15/09

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  • CATIESING

    Very Good
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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    Very flavorful, especially after a little shot of hot sauce! - 11/10/09

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  • PATRICIAANN46

    Incredible!
    6 of 8 people found this review helpful
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    EXCELLENT!!! - 10/9/09

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  • IMAJICCA

    Very Good
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    This was very good & filling. - 8/16/09

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  • DEALWITHIT68138

    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    LOVED this! OMG this was so delicious. We did use less oil and used roasted red pepper chicken sausage... which cut out about 20 calories/serving. I'll also omit the salt next time. This will be in our regular rotation. Thanks! - 2/9/10

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  • GIA442

    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    YUM!! I grew up in New Orleans and this dish is great! I drained and rinsed the kidney beans, used a stem of fresh thyme, added 1 tbsp of creole seasoning, increased the water to 1 1/2 cups and cooked for 4 hours on low. I added peppers at last 30 minutes so that they wouldn't get bitter. - 1/8/10

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  • STOREYA

    Incredible!
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    Best red beans and rice I have ever tasted! - 11/19/09

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  • LUCYBELL5

    Very Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    Very good recipe, although, due to consistency, it reminded me more of jambalaya than red beans and rice. - 10/20/09

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  • DASEEMAN

    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    This is an awesome, filling, flavorful recipe! I will make it again. I had to add more water to get the brown rice done and it took a little longer than the recipe stated to cook. My family liked it as well. - 10/13/09

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  • DEBBIEK60

    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    I improvised to fit what I had so I also left out the sausage and added a some cubed ham. Wonderful and thasnks. - 10/10/09

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  • TRAVELINGTRISH


    5 of 12 people found this review helpful
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    Sounds great. I'd use "no salt added" beans and tomatoes to reduce the sodium, which is very high in the recipe as listed. - 10/9/09

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  • CATHERINEL66


    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    I made it without the sausage. I started with dried beans, cooked them separately until they were almost done. I put it all together with brown rice and added 2 C of chicken broth to cook the rice. It came out great! - 4/6/10

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  • KATIEJO5

    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    The beans were so good! I did double the red pepper and used Rotel tomatoes with chilis since that is what I had. I cooked the brown rice separately. We didn't like the turkey sausage very much, so I'll be looking for a low-fat substitute with a little more umph. - 3/24/10

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  • MCOGHLAN

    Good
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    This was really good and super easy to make. The worst part for me is always the chopping but actually putting it together was simple. A good work night dish to make. - 2/4/10

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  • COOLBRZ2

    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    I was at Mardi Gras one year and tasted red beans and rice, It was very good, but I couldn't find a good recipe for it. I just found one! It was my first time makin' it, but it sure was good. I also used dried beans and fresh herbs. - 1/11/10

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  • MUSHCAT

    Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    My husband ate it without complaining, although this is not his "type" of food. I have vowed to eat healthier this year and drag my husband along kicking and screaming. I thought it was good, not great. The brown rice takes a lot longer to cook than the recipe says. - 1/4/10

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  • GLAD2BME2

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    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    This is wonderful, and my husband will even eat it! I added some low sodium V8 juice to make a soup for mine, and my husband made ate it as is. Oh, and I increased the red pepper pepper flakes because I like the spicy heat! - 1/3/10

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  • MZHELAINEOUS


    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    Great stuff!! Try some Tabasco on top of your bowl full :) - 12/13/09

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  • JAFALCON

    Bad
    3 of 12 people found this review helpful
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    Very good recipe but too much salt! I used canned tomatoes without salt - 12/13/09

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  • FUNMARY

    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    I love red beans and rice but putting it all together like this was better than ever! This was very yummy! - 10/12/09

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  • SEDFAFI


    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    I love this dish but just before seving, I add fresh spinach. I also have added curry powder. Try it both ways. Yummy! - 10/11/09

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  • MIMIBARTO

    Incredible!
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    Very good. Hearty, comfort food. Husband went back for seconds. Will definitely make this again. - 10/11/09

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  • 4TERRIERS

    Incredible!
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    My husband loved this. He even helped make it. - 10/10/09

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  • ACCEPTHECHLNGE


    3 of 9 people found this review helpful
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    Sounds like a great recipe for the upcoming colder days. To use low sodium beans and tomatoes is a good idea but, I would like the turkey sausage, since most of my soups have some kind of meat in them, if consumed as a main meal. - 10/9/09

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  • BOOKMARK


    3 of 28 people found this review helpful
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    Totally unacceptable amount of sodium!! - 10/9/09

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  • HEALTHSENSE

    Incredible!
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    If you're a rice and beans fan like me, then you should definely try this recipe. - 4/16/10

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  • LOOKINGTOBEFIT

    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    I made this tonight for dinner and my husband and I loved it! - 4/16/10

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  • STRINGI719

    Incredible!
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    My husband and I adore this. It is even better left-over! The only thing we change is we add 1 cup of chicken broth, for a total of 2 cups of liquid, and we use the instant brown rice so that it doesn't take so long to cook. DELICIOUS! - 4/15/10

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  • 52DIANE


    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    This looks very tasty but I have one question; what is the 2 T Canola Oil for? Is it for preventing the food from sticking to the dutch oven or sauch pan? - 3/28/10

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  • LIVINSTRONG

    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Excellent - I put single servings in freezer bags and froze them. I take then to work and heat them for lunch. - 3/25/10

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  • KLUECKE270

    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    You get a lot of bang for the calories on this recipe. Loved it. Hot sauce really makes it pop! - 3/14/10

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  • RAGGEDYANN4

    Very Good
    2 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    I have not made this yet but I can tell it will be good..I have read the reviews & I think pre or partial pre-cooking the rice is the best idea. - 2/26/10

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  • PHEROCIOUS64

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    Great with the turkey sausage! - 2/25/10

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  • MISSBOMB


    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    I am from New Orleans!This was great! We cook the rice on the side,that way you can use any rice,an cook as long as needed! - 2/20/10

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  • BARBTHOMPSON2


    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    I made this recipe on 2/13. I had the feeling that the brown rice would not properly cooked when I added it to the mixture. True. After 45 minutes, the rice was still hard, uncooked. Ended up serving it over white rice, cooked separately. excellent flavor. Best served over brown rice cooked se - 2/15/10

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  • NORASPAT


    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    We are not in to HOT , I looked at this recipe and put in all the vegetables but only the basic spices. I did use fresh tomatoes and halved the recipe. I ran my version through the calculator and it is in My favorites because we will be eating this again. Thanks for another great recipe. Pat in ME. - 2/13/10

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  • THEBOEV

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    Fantastic. Good flavor for sure. Had to add quite a bit more water than it called for since I didn't use instant rice. I also had to adjust cooking time to 40 minutes to get rice done. - 2/13/10

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  • KARENCHAYA


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    ASTOUNDINGLY GREAT!!!!!!!! High protein, low fat, good carbs. Wow. I'd leave off salt. - 2/12/10

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  • ELENAJF

    Very Good
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    Thanks for adding a quick recipe for red beans and rice. Don't forget to rinse and drain canned beans. - 2/11/10

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  • NYNIANE

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    On a timing note, it took over 45 min. for the brown rice to cook. No matter though, we weren't in a hurry and the results were worth waiting for! VERY tasty meal and the leftovers will make easy lunches for a while. - 2/5/10

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  • EMREYNOLDS


    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Made this for dinner tonight. It was very tasty, but it did take a long time to cook - the rice was still hard, even after 30 minutes. Next time, I will have to let it cook longer, but I will definitely make it again. - 12/14/09

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  • LADYPHOENIX61

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    I'll try this but using organic kidney beans will reduce the sodium and use a can of "no salt added" diced tomatoes with a tsp of dried basil and 2 cloves of minced fresh garlic instead of the suggestion. I'm also omitting the thyme and bay leaf because I don't like that flavor in beans. - 10/9/09

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  • SALLY-JO


    2 of 10 people found this review helpful
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    i'll try this~ sounds good! i'm sure i'll put olive oil in place of canola oil though~ - 10/9/09

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  • WILLBOYWONDER

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    Great recipe. I would likely make it without the sausage; however, I think aside from that it is a wonderful recipe. I will try it. - 10/9/09

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  • MRUIGUY

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    My kids love this recipe. So much so that there are rarely any leftovers! - 4/3/10

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  • BEFFY7

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    This is not my 'type' of food, but this was delicious! Excellent flavors! - 3/16/10

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  • GEORGANNE39


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    This was very good substituting Morningstar Farms Crumbles for the beef. My son added a bit of cheese on his and liked it better that way. My daugther and I liked it without. - 3/16/10

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  • RAWKNRUN

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    This recipe is a runners dream! Thanks! - 3/12/10

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  • MRS_LOOMIS

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    tasty! - 3/3/10

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  • K10BETH

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    Spicy and gooooooooooood! - 3/2/10

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  • GAILRUU

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    I made this tonight and I really liked. DH maybe not so much since he doesn't like spicey food. I used pinto beans which I cooked from dry last night and white rice since I am not fond or brown. Filling and comforting! - 2/24/10

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  • GRACE-50


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    This looks good! I'll probably leave out the sausage and shred some plain chicken in it - I think it will be seasoned enough to make it perfect. Going to try a half batch and eat it for lunches next week. - 2/20/10

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  • KLEBSNANA

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    I tried this and it was delicous. I used dried pinto beans because that is what I had on hand and added 7 cups of water to it. I would like to try it again using the red beans. I fixed it on a Monday and ate it all week. I hate fixing a meal just for me so I try a recipe and eat it a week long. - 2/17/10

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  • MISS46DAISY

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    This is a great recipe and my husband loved it. The rice takes much longer to cook, say at least 45 mins. I followed the recipe exactly. - 2/16/10

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  • HOPESGGMA

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    This is the best. I added a bit more chili pepper and loved it. I will however precook my rice next time as it took longer than I expected to cook. I will make this for my family when they visit next month. yummm - 2/14/10

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  • JMGRACE54


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    Great recipe - 2/14/10

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  • DEBSJANZEN

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    Loved it. Brought some to my neighbor, who is N'awlins' born and bred and HE loved it! My son that doesn't like any form of sausage wouldn't touch it... Which just meant I get to have it several times for lunch next week! - 2/12/10

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  • THINFINALLY


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    so delicious!! - 2/12/10

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  • ANGELFINDER


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    sounds good.might add more garlic and onion. - 2/11/10

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  • LOLASDREAM

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    My whole family loves this recipe just as it is. We make it all the time for dinner. Try it and you will love it too. - 2/11/10

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  • MARTYLYNN1

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    We had this tonight & both liked it. I am sure we will have it again. - 2/11/10

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  • RETIREDONE1

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    very good, DH loved this one. - 2/11/10

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  • THERESEMB1


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    easy to make a vegan version of !!! - 2/11/10

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  • GARDENER718


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    akways wanted to make this kind of dish, I will do some of the tweaking suggested. Always looking for tasty ways to get protien. Thanks! - 2/11/10

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  • JUHOEG


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    delicious - 2/11/10

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  • SOCPAGE

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    not bad. we don't like brown rice so we used white and threw some extra onions in. I find it hard to figure out how much to eat for the nutrient count. I am hard pressed to dish out 12 even portions when all I want is one for me and the rest go to the nondieters. - 2/5/10

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  • HEATHERHUSKER


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    making it right now, I rinsed the beans and am using instant brown rice so I don't have to adjust the cooking time so long. I am getting very hungry. - 10/20/09

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  • BERTO4812

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    great beans zzzzzzz and rice - 10/2/09

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  • TRUE2NDCHANCE

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    I cooked and tried this for the first time today. I used a green pepper since thats what I had on hand, other then that I followed the recipe. And i have to say I think this was very good!! Even my 17 yr old son liked it and he claims not to like beans!! - 10/27/12

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  • CYCLINGSANDY

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    Yummy and not bad for brown rice. - 10/26/12

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  • FAYEBORR

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    What a great take on traditional red beans and rice! - 10/25/12

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  • DEEZONVI


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    If you THINK you MIGHT try a recipe...try it FIRST and THEN comment.
    If you add and take away and change a recipe, it is no longer the person's recipe you have made and you really ought NOT to make any comments. Those who so constantly do this...how about YOU write a new recipe and post it! - 10/25/12

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  • DOTTIES15


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    This recipe was too much for me, a single person and I don't like alot of spices as I have alot of stomach prob. I wish you had more recipes for us old widows that were easy & only called for 6-8 ingredients. - 10/25/12

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  • ILOVEMALI


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    I'm going to substitute faux sausage for the turkey sausage so my husband will eat it. - 9/11/12

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  • LDMROGERS


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    What is the serving size? - 5/4/12

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  • MEADCOCK

    Incredible!
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    This is awesome. Only thing I wish is that on recipes you would put how much is a serving. one cup, 2 cups ect. - 11/9/11

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  • BCANA09


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    if you put it in the crock pot for 7-8 hours like MMEMOR said, do you cook the rice that long? - 10/26/11

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  • FILMBELLA

    Very Good
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    I had to add more water throughout the cooking process in order to get all the rice to cook. Otherwise, I loved it! - 9/20/11

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  • ALLENDALET


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    I love beans and rice and going to try this really soon, thanks for posting it. - 9/6/11

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  • DOUBLEFORTE8

    Incredible!
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    My favorite recipe on sparkpeople so far. It was delicious! - 8/29/11

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  • THEMRSH

    Very Good
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    Very good. Something missing but not enough to make me dislike it. If serving kids you may want to cut the red pepper in half. I used chicken smoked sausage and served with corn bread. Left out the green onion, didn't have it. I will make this often. - 8/9/11

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  • FITFABJENN

    Incredible!
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    My family loved this recipe. The only little change I made is I substituted the kidney beans with small red beans because my family prefers them, but otherwise followed the recipe. We all thought it was absolutely delicious and have lots of leftovers to enjoy the rest of the week. - 8/2/11

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  • LATOYICA


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    love this recipe rate it10 - 6/7/11

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  • KWHITE30

    Incredible!
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    I love this recipe. I have made it several times! I - 10/30/10

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  • BELLABBY2

    Incredible!
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    My husband and I both LOVED this recipe. IT was filling and very flavorful. I will definitely make this again. Looking forward to left overs! - 8/9/10

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  • AEP209

    Incredible!
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    Excellent! I made this today, following the directions exactly. It was a little soupier than typical red beans and rice, but I enjoyed eating it this way...that didn't bother me at all. I'm so glad there is enough for leftovers. Highly recommend! - 8/1/10

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