Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Progresso® beans provide a tasty addition to this delicious recipe that also features rice and sausage - perfect for a Cajun dinner. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

September 20, 2013

package (8 oz) dirty rice mix

2 1/2

cups water

fully cooked spicy smoked sausage links (from 1-lb package), cut diagonally into thin slices

can (15 or 19 oz) Progresso™ kidney beans, drained and rinsed

large green onion with top, sliced diagonally

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In 2-quart saucepan, heat rice and sauce mix, water and sausage to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.
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Stir in beans; heat 1 minute. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff rice. Garnish with onion.

A quick version of the traditional Cajun Red Beans and Rice.
For a milder version of this Cajun specialty, substitute turkey sausage links or chunks of cooked ham for the spicy sausage.