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Grilled Cajun-Style Sausage With Quick Red Beans and Rice
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Grilled Cajun-Style Sausage With Quick Red Beans and Rice
4 servings
25 minutes total (Active 25 minutes)
  • Preheat grill; prepare red beans and rice - 10 minutes
  • Prepare sausage and serve - 15 minutes
  • Grilled Cajun-Style Sausage

    Ingredients

    • 4 Cajun-style sausage links (3-4 oz each)
    • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
    • 1 tablespoon roasted garlic
    • 3 cups frozen pepper stir-fry (sliced bell peppers, onions)
    • ½ cup diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro (drained)

    Steps

    1. Preheat grill.
    2. Place sausage on hot grill (wash hands). Close lid (or cover loosely with foil); cook 10 minutes, turning occasionally, or until internal temp reaches 165°F. Use a meat thermometer to accurately ensure doneness.
    3. Meanwhile, preheat large sauté pan on medium high 2-3 minutes.
    4. Place oil, garlic, and pepper stir-fry in pan. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until vegetables are tender.
    5. Stir in tomatoes and cook 3-4 minutes or until liquid is reduced. Serve vegetables with sausage.

    Quick Red Beans and Rice

    Ingredients

    • 1 (15.5-ounce) can red beans (drained)
    • 2 cups instant rice
    • 1 cup roasted garlic chicken broth
    • 1 teaspoon vegetable seasoning blend

    Steps

    1. Combine all ingredients in microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH 5 minutes.
    2. Let stand 5 or more minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Stir and serve.

    Serving Suggestions

  • Cut sausage into bite-sized pieces and combine with the red beans and rice for a quick and easy jambalaya.
  • Grilled Cajun-Style Sausage

    Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 390, Total Fat 31g, Chol 65mg, Sodium 900mg, Total Carb 9g, Fiber 0g, Calc 0%, Vitamin A 20%, Vitamin C 30%, Iron 8%

    Quick Red Beans and Rice

    Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 270, Total Fat 1g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 660mg, Total Carb 56g, Fiber 6g, Calc 4%, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 25%