Description
This Quick and Easy Red Beans and Rice with Sausage is a flavorful, hearty Southern-inspired dish perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner. Featuring smoky sausage sautéed with a classic seasoning blend of onion, bell pepper, and celery, tender red beans simmered with Creole spices, and served over steaming rice, this recipe balances convenience and authentic taste in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Sausage and Vegetables
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch discs (andouille sausage or Conecuh sausage)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 10-oz bag frozen seasoning blend (pre-chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery) (see Notes for substitution)
Beans and Seasoning
- 15.5-oz can red beans (undrained) (or pinto beans as alternative)
- 16-oz can Blue Runner Creole Cream Style Red Beans (see Notes for substitution)
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning (such as Tony’s) (add more seasoning to suit your taste)
For Serving
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Saute Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until the edges are slightly browned, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the frozen seasoning blend of onion, bell pepper, and celery. Continue to sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 more minutes. If using fresh vegetables instead of frozen, sauté an additional 5 minutes and add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil as needed.
- Add Beans and Seasonings: Pour in the undrained red beans and Creole cream style red beans to the sausage-vegetable mixture. Add dried parsley, minced garlic, dried basil, and Cajun or Creole seasoning. Stir everything together thoroughly.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and gently simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and heat through.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the red beans and sausage mixture over hot cooked rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- If frozen seasoning blend is unavailable, use fresh diced onions, bell peppers, and celery in equal amounts.
- For a spicier dish, increase Cajun or Creole seasoning to taste.
- Leftover red beans and rice dishes can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- This recipe pairs well with a simple green salad or cornbread for a full Southern-style meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern, Creole
