Red Beans and Rice with Sausage

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 295.2

Total Fat: 18.8 g
Cholesterol: 31.2 mg
Sodium: 964.5 mg
Total Carbs: 21.6 g
Dietary Fiber: 7.4 g
Protein: 13.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Red Beans and Rice with Sausage calories by ingredient

Introduction

This is not low calorie but is very yummy. It is high in protein and low carb but still a treat to eat. This is not low calorie but is very yummy. It is high in protein and low carb but still a treat to eat.

Minutes to Prepare: 15

Minutes to Cook: 60

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

1 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, cut bite size pieces

1/2 large onion

1/2 cup red bell pepper

4 garlic cloves, chopped

2 cans of red kidney beans

1 cup low salt, 99% fat free chicken broth

1 tsp creole seasoning

Directions

Makes 8 servings of 3/4 cup each. Serve with rice.

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage, onion, pepper, and garlic and saute until onion is brown; about 15 minutes. Mix in kidney beans with their juices, broth and Creole seasoning. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until flavors are blended and mixture is very thick, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.

Spoon mixture over cooked rice or for a lower carb option, eat as is.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ARTSYMNKY.