Italian Red Beans and Rice


Submitted by: Jan Peo - Lake Ozark, MO
Ingredients:
  • 4 cups Water
  • 2 cups White rice
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp Butter or margarine
  • 2 Tbsp Butter or margarine (seperate from the first 2 Tbsp)
  • 1 lb Cooked smoked sausage or kielbasa
  • 1 small Onion, diced
  • 1 small Green or red pepper, diced
  • 1 15 oz can Red beans, drained
  • 1 14.5 oz can Dei Fratelli Chopped Italian Tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
Preparation:
Boil water add salt and rice. Bring back to boil, lower heat and cover. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Fluff with fork. Add butter or margarine and blend. Set aside.

To a large skillet melt butter, add onions, sausage and peppers. Sauté for five minutes. Add rice, beans and tomatoes. Mix well. Add garlic powder and salt and pepper.

Cook on medium heat till heated through.

Serves 6




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