15 Minute Red Beans Rice
Whip up a comforting, flavor-packed meal in no time with this 15-Minute Red Beans and Rice recipe, perfect for busy weeknights! Featuring tender slices of smoky sausage, savory canned red beans, and fluffy white rice, all simmered together with aromatic garlic, Cajun seasoning, and a hint of paprika for just the right kick, this dish is a soul-warming Southern classic that’s ready in a flash. A splash of chicken broth brings everything together in one skillet for easy cleanup, while a garnish of fresh green onions and optional hot sauce adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy dinner is a deliciously satisfying option the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 ounces smoked sausage (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 15 ounces canned red beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 stalks green onion (thinly sliced, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the smoked sausage slices to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the cooked white rice, canned red beans, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Sprinkle in the paprika, cajun seasoning, dried thyme, and black pepper. Mix well.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Add a dash of hot sauce for extra heat, if desired.
Remove from heat and garnish with thinly sliced green onions before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and flavorful meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.6 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 4870 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.0 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 54.5 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2140 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
