Easy Red Beans and Rice We decided to eat at home last night. I threw together this quick version of Red Beans and Rice. It really is pretty good - especially for the time and effort expended. If you have the spices already on hand, it's inexpensive, too! Serve with garlic bread or corn muffins. Easy Red Beans and Rice 1 (16 ounce) package Lite Cajun-style sausage, sliced in 1/4" slices 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 clove chopped garlic 2 (15 ounce) cans canned kidney beans, drained 1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth 2 bay leaves 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups water 1 cup uncooked rice In a large skillet over low heat, cook sausage for 5 minutes. Stir in onion, green pepper and garlic; sauté until tender. Pour in beans and broth; add bay leaves. Season with cayenne, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, while rice is cooking. Add rice and water to sauce pan; stir. Bring to
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