"This is my spin on a Thurber family favorite. We ate this as part of our regular meal rotation growing up, and it wasn't until I left home that I discovered that red beans and rice isn't a universal go-to family dinner. This is technically Cajun food so I guess it's a nod to my Southern roots in a way. Here's how I like to make it now"- Jennifer Swendsen (sister-in-law):
1 package ground sausage (those tubes of Jimmy Dean)
some precooked sausage links, cut into bite-sized pieces (can use Healthy Choice sausage)
1 small onion, chopped
2-3 cloves fresh minced garlic
1 15-oz can red beans
1 14-oz can diced tomatoes
1 8-oz can tomato sauce
1 green bell pepper, chopped (can sub other colors)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp basil
salt and pepper to taste
Serve with:
brown or white rice
shredded cheddar cheese
chopped green onions
Louisiana hot sauce (optional)
In a large saute pan, brown the ground sausage; add onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook until tender. Add in the precooked sausage and remaining ingredients. Simmer for awhile. Adjust spices and salt and pepper to taste. Serve over rice and sprinkle green onions and cheese on top, and hot sauce if desired.
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