Grilled Cajun-Style Sausage With Quick Red Beans and Rice

Recipes

4 servings

25 minutes total (Active 25 minutes)

Shopping list

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

Preheat grill.
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.
Meanwhile, preheat large sauté pan on medium high 2-3 minutes.
Place oil, garlic, and pepper stir-fry in pan. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until vegetables are tender.
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

Combine all ingredients in microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH 5 minutes.
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%