Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage

Beans and rice spell "dinner" in many different languages, and when paired with a grilled smoked sausage, the dish becomes sublime. Serve Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage with a green salad and hot French bread.

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked pork sausage, split lengthwise in half
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup smoked ham, diced (3 ounces)
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (16 ounce) can red beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup long-grain rice

Instructions

1. Broil or grill sausage until browned, keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet with tight-fitting lid, sauté ham, onion and garlic in oil until lightly browned, about 2-4 minutes.
3. Stir in all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
4. Serve immediately with grilled sausage.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories: 510 calories Protein: 27g Fat: 28g Sodium: 2050mg Cholesterol: 60mg Saturated Fat: 9g Carbohydrates: 38g

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Pork Board