Red Beans and Rice

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Prep - 10 mins | Cook - 25 mins | Total - 35 mins

Makes 6 Servings

Nutrition Facts - 406 calories, 26g protein, 20g fat, 32g carbs

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil/avocado oil
• 1 large green - or - red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium yellow - or - red onion, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 14oz Andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch disks and quartered
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning / 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
• 2 cups long grain rice
• 2 (15oz) cans red kidney beans - keep juices.
• *Optional 1-2 tbsp hot sauce

Directions:

1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil.
2. Once hot, add pepper, onion, and celery. Saute 2-3 minutes.
3. Add garlic and sausage. Saute another 2-3 minutes.
4. Add broth, seasonings, and rice, and stir to combine.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
6. Add beans and optional hot sauce. Stir to combine and remove from heat.