Red Beans and Rice
By: Gigi Howe
Here’s a dish that is terrific in a few different ways.. its economical, healthy, easy to prepare and tastes good!! And its made in the crock pot. Personally, I love crock pot recipes. You can spice it up, or keep it mild. If you want to make it a meatless meal omit the turkey sausage and add another can of beans, doesn’t have to be kidney beans, you can do a mix.
Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients:
– 1 can of red kidney beans
– 1 cup onions, chopped
– 1 cup green pepper, chopped
– 3/4 cup celery, chopped
– 7-8 oz turkey sausage
– 1 bay leaf
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 5 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1/4 cup scallions, chopped for garnish
– salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Put all ingredients except scallions and salt and pepper to taste in crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours.
2. Discard bay leaf and stir in salt and pepper. And a little red pepper or Tabasco sauce if you want to spice it up.
3. Sprinkle with chopped scallions. Serve with rice (which is cooked separately).
Enjoy!!
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