One-Pot Sausage and Beans

Who doesn’t love a one-pot dish? Easy, simple and fast!

What you will need :

• ½ pound of ouille sausage 

• 1 large onion, chopped 

• 3 cloves garlic, chopped 

• 2 ribs celery, chopped 

• 1 14½-ounce can diced tomatoes with liquid 

• 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 

• ½ teaspoon salt 

• ¼ to 1 teaspoon black pepper 

• 2 teaspoons ground thyme 

• 2 teaspoons dried sweet basil 

• 1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne 

• 1 tablespoon paprika 

• 2 to 5 drops hot pepper sauce 

• 1 bay leaf 

• 1 cup uncooked brown rice 

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped

How to cook :

     1. Brown the sausage with the onion, garlic, and celery for about 4 to 6 minutes.

    2. Add the tomatoes, kidney beans, 2 cups water, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, cayenne, paprika, hot sauce, bay leaf, and rice.

    3. Bring to a boil.

    4. Add the rice, decrease heat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.

    5. Remove from heat. Add the green pepper, stir well, cover, and let stand 10 minutes. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 2 Cups

Serves: 4

Calories: 515

Total Fat 20g

Sodium: 720mg

Total Carbohydrate: 65g 

Fiber: 13g

Protein: 21g