Saturday, January 11, 2014

Red Beans and Rice with Kielbasa

1 lb of dried Kidney Beans or 2 15 oz cans of kidney beans rinsed and drained
1 T olive oil
1 lb turkey kielbasa in 1/4 inch rounds
1 cup chopped onions
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups chicken broth + enough water to cover dried beans by 2" (omit water if using canned beans)
2 T chopped parsley
3/4 t salt
1 1/2 t hot sauce or to taste
4 cups hot cooked white rice

Soak beans overnight if using dried; otherwise, rinse and drain canned beans.
Heat oil and saute kielbasa, onion, celery and garlic. Cook until onion is tender. 
Add all ingredients to a large soup pan or crock pot except for rice. If using dried beans, simmer for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours adding more water if needed. If using canned beans, simmer 15 minutes.

Serve over hot rice. Makes 8 servings: 390 calories, 6g fat, 30mg cholesterol, 22g protein, 61g carbohydrates, 9g fiber, 790mg sodium.

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