Cajun Beans and Rice Recipe

Name: Cajun Beans and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 12 lb turkey hot dogs or 12 lb other low-fat smoked sausage, cut in 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups cooked brown rice or 6 cups white rice; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes (Cajun-style); 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans or 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 cup thinly-sliced green onion; may substitute stewed tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 lb turkey hot dogs or 12 lb other low-fat smoked sausage, cut in 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups cooked brown rice or 6 cups white rice
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes (Cajun-style)
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can navy beans or 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup thinly-sliced green onion
may substitute stewed tomatoes

1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
2
Add the hot dogs, onion, green pepper and garlic.
3
Cook until the meat is browned and the onions are tender, stirring often, 7 to 10 minutes.
4
Add the rice, tomatoes, kidney beans, navy beans, oregano and hot pepper sauce.
5
Heat through, about 5 minutes.
6
Sprinkle with green onions, and serve immediately.
7
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 220; Total Fat 2g; Saturated fat 0g; Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 60mg; Carbohydrate 43g; Fiber 8g; Protein 11g; Vitamin A *%DV*; Vitamin C 30%DV; Calcium 6%DV; Iron 10%DV.
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*Daily Value.

3793

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

259

Carbs

423

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 12 lb turkey hot dogs or 12 lb other low-fat smoked sausage, cut in 1/2-inch-thick slices, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cajun Beans and Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cajun Beans and Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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