Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage
Cut:
Falls Brand Smoked Sausage
Ingredients:
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1 package Falls Brand Smoked Sausage, about one pound, split lengthwise
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1 teaspoon vegetable oil
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1/2 cup (3 oz.) smoked ham, diced
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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1 medium tomato, diced
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 16-oz. can red beans, drained
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1 cup long-grained rice
Instructions:
Broil or grill sausage until browned, keep warm. Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet with tight-fitting lid, saute ham, onion and garlic in oil until lightly browned, about 2-4 minutes. Stir in all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes. Serve immediately with grilled sausage.
* Serves 6.
Serving Suggestions
Beans and rice spell “dinner” in many different languages, and when paired with a grilled smoked sausage, the dish becomes sublime. Serve with a green salad and hot French bread.