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Red Beans and Rice (Makeover)

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Rice is nice, but it’s terrific when blended with a calorie-smart, spicy tomato-based sauce along with red beans, fresh veggies and kielbasa.
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 50 min
Makes: 6 servings
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1tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
3/4lb smoked turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1cup chopped onions (1 large)
1/2cup chopped green bell pepper (1 small)
1/2cup chopped red bell pepper (1 small)
1/2cup chopped celery (1 medium stalk)
2cloves garlic, finely chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2dried bay leaves
1teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic stewed tomatoes
1teaspoon seasoned salt
2cans (15 oz each) Progresso® red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2cups water
Hot pepper sauce
1.In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add kielbasa, onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, bay leaves and thyme; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
2.Stir in tomatoes and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans. Cover; simmer 10 minutes longer.
3.Meanwhile, cook rice in water as directed on package. Remove bay leaves from bean mixture. Serve bean mixture over rice. Serve with hot pepper sauce.
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Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 420 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 30mg; Sodium 1140mg; Total Carbohydrate 63g (Dietary Fiber 9g, Sugars 7g); Protein 22Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 10%; Iron 30Exchanges: 3 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 4 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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