Easy Red Beans and Rice

4 Servings
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The southerners may hate me for this easy adaptation of a classic.

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Easy Red Beans and Rice Ingredients

1 box Rice-a-Roni	1 1/2 cup Water
2 can (15 oz) S&W Cajun Stewed Tomatoes	Tony Chachere's or other cajun seasoning
2 can (15 oz) S&W Cajun Red Beans	1 tablespoon Butter or margarine

Instructions for Easy Red Beans and Rice

Slice andouille (or any other suitable spicy smoked sausage) and brown over low heat so that some of the fat renders out. Remove the sausage, leaving the fat and add the butter, adjusting as needed so that there is a total of 2 tbsp fat to saute the vermicelli and rice.
You will not be needing the flavor package from the Rice-a-Roni so I usually use chicken and use the leftover packets in recipes calling for boullion.

Once the rice is lightly sauteed, stir in both cans of tomatoes and water. Sprinkle in cajun seasoning, between two teaspoons for a mild kick up to one or even two tbsp for a good punch in the gut.

Bring to a boil then simmer on low for approx. 20 minutes.

While it simmers, heat the beans in a saucepan with a sprinkle or two of cajun seasoning.

Serve the sausage and beans over the rice and enjoy!

Main Ingredient: RiceCuisine: Cajun