Healthy Cajun Beans and Rice

Description

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ pound turkey sausage or other low-fat smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch thick slices
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups cooked rice
• 2 x 14½-ounce cans Cajun-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 x 15-ounce can red beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 x 15-ounce can navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoonhot pepper sauce
• 1 cup thinly sliced green onions

Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
2. Add sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic.
3. Cook and stir 7 to 10 minutes or until sausage is browned and onion is tender.
4. Add rice, tomatoes, beans, oregano andhot pepper sauce.
5. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes more until well blended and thoroughly heated.
6. Sprinkle with green onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Per Serving:

• Calories 466 | Protein 21g | Fat 7g | Carbohydrate 80g | Dietary Fiber 4g | Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 1235mg