Red Beans and Rice with Sausage

Anything that has sausage is a winning recipe for me. I really love the spicy flavors in this dish and it’s a really filling dinner since it’s served over rice and has plenty of beans. Also this is a one pot meal, so clean up is easy. I’m sure you’re noticing a trend on this blog, I really love one pot meals :)


1 cup uncooked rice and 2 cups water
2 T EVOO
1 onion chopped
1 green bellpepper chopped
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
16 oz sausage sliced
1 can red kidney beans
1 can diced tomatoes

Cook rice according to directions and set aside. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the EVOO. Stir in onion and bellpepper until soft. Stir in cumin and chili powder and mix well. Add in the sliced sausage and cook until browned. Then mix in the beans and diced tomatoes and simmer until heated through. Serve over Rice in bowls.

Note: This can also be prepared in the crock pot. Just toss all the ingredients in a crock pot at the same time (except the rice) and cook on high for 3 hours.