Vikki's Red Bean Sausage

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I went to a great restaurant in Savannah one summer and had red beans and rice. When I came home, I tried to figure out just how they made it. I haven't figured it out exactly, but this recipe is a pretty good imitation. Serve with hot white rice, fried potatoes, and cornbread if desired.

Submitted by Victoria Caylor
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 14 servings

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 pound smoked sausage of your choice, sliced

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic

  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans

  • 1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

  • 5 green chile peppers, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage and onion and saute until onions are translucent. Add bell pepper, garlic, parsley, paprika, cayenne pepper and ground black pepper. Saute all together, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is a little tender (about 10 minutes).

  2. Drain and rinse kidney beans. Add all kidney beans, tomatoes and chile peppers. Stir to mix together, reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Add salt to taste while simmering. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

206 Calories
9g Fat
20g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 206
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 906mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 10g 21%
Vitamin C 55mg 61%
Calcium 60mg 5%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 151mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.