Kidney Beans And Sausage Recipe

Name: Kidney Beans And Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. dry red kidney beans; 4 c. water; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 bay leaf; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. Italian herb seasoning; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/2 to 1 lb. smoked sausage (to taste), cut in 1/8-inch slices; parsleyed rice

Servings: persons

1 c. dry red kidney beans
4 c. water
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. Italian herb seasoning
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 to 1 lb. smoked sausage (to taste), cut in 1/8-inch slices
parsleyed rice

1
Combine beans and water in saucepan and bring to a boil.
2
Cook for 2 minutes.
3
Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour. Return beans to heat and simmer for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender.
4
Remove 1/2 cup of beans, mash and set aside.
5
Place oil in frying pan and cook onion, green pepper and garlic until limp. Add onion mixture to beans in saucepan along with tomato sauce, seasonings and sausage.
6
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Blend in mashed beans and cook until thickened. Remove bay leaf.
8
Serve over parsleyed rice.

164

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. dry red kidney beans, 4 c. water, 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Kidney Beans And Sausage 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!

Kidney Beans And Sausage

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