Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage

Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage

Courtesy of National Pork Board 6 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 25 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
1 smoked sausage (about 1 lb.), split lengthwise
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. (3 oz.) smoked ham, diced
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 c. chicken broth
1 c. long-grained rice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 med. tomato, diced
1 16-oz. can red beans, drained

Directions:

1. Broil or grill sausage until browned, keep warm.

2. Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet with tight-fitting lid, sauté ham, onion and garlic in oil until lightly browned, about 2-4 min. Stir in all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 15-20 min. Serve immediately with grilled sausage.

* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com

Nutrition:

Calories: 510; Total Fat: 28g; Saturated Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 60mg; Total Carbs: 38g; Protein: 27g; Sodium: 2050mg;