Red Beans and Rice

I got this recipe from my cousin Carlene. It is one of the dishes that she is known for. It is delicious, nutritious, and easy to make. I had a pretty busy weekend, 2 hours of Zumba – don’t plan on doing that again for a while, late lunch with some friends, a movie and yes and devoted part of my Sunday to work, much to my chagrin. I did not have much time to spend in the Kitchen but a lady has to eat so I settled for Carlene’s red beans and rice!

Ingredients

2 cans red kidney beans, (15 ounces each)

6 ounces smoked turkey or kielbasa sausage sliced/cubed

1 medium onion, chopped

½ green bell pepper, chopped

2 tablespoons ketchup

2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

1 teaspoon chili powder

2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Heat oil in skillet

Sauté onions for about 2 minutes

Add sausage and let cook for about 5 minutes

Add beans, chili powder, ketchup and barbecue sauce, turn down heat and let simmer

Add green pepper after 20 minutes and let simmer for another 10

Serve over a bed of rice and enjoy!