This Red Beans and Rice Is Pure Comfort

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while smoked sausage can be more budget-friendly.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious and has a lower glycemic index.

Chop the smoked sausage into small pieces or medallions.

Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped sausage, frying until golden brown and crispy.

Chop the green bell pepper and half of the sweet Vidalia onion into similar sizes.

Once the sausage is browned, add the chopped bell pepper and onion to the pan.

Chop fresh garlic and add it to the pan once the vegetables are softened and the onions are translucent.

Drain two cans of kidney beans and keep the brine from the other two cans.

Add the beans (with brine) to the pan with the sausage and vegetables, mixing well.

Add the diced tomatoes (with some liquid) to the mixture.

Add the tomato sauce to the pan, stirring to combine everything.

Season the mixture with chicken bouillon powder, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and sugar to cut the acidity of the tomatoes.

Let the mixture cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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