For New Year's, if you aren't a fan of black-eyed peas, you might opt for classic Southern-style Red Beans & Rice. It has beans (representing coins or wealth) and sausage (representing prosperity) for a year full of good luck...according to traditions.
Kitcheneez Red Beans & Rice Skillet Meal
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Kitcheneez Red Beans & Rice Skillet Meal
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Kitcheneez Red Beans & Rice Skillet Meal
Cuisine
Southern American
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons of oil
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1/2 lb. smoked sausage, cut into ½ inch slices
- 1-2 slices of bacon chopped, optional
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1-2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped celery, optional
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2 seasoning packets (included) Kitcheneez Red Beans & Rice Skillet Meal
- entire bag of rice (included)
- 3 cups water
- 3 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans
Directions
In a large skillet, brown the sausage and bacon in the oil.
Add the onion, bell pepper and celery. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
Add the seasoning, rice and water. Bring to a boil.
Add the beans. Reduce the heat. Cover and cook for 15-25 minutes or until the rice tests done. Stir occasionally while cooking. If needed, add a little more water.