
BEANS & RICE
with Sausage



INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon pure vegetable oil
- 1 14 ounce package Polska kielbasa ring cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 3 15 ounce cans pinto beans rinsed and drained
- 1 14.5 ounce can reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles undrained
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 1/2 cups instant white rice
DIRECTIONS
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onions and peppers; sauté until onions are softened (about 3-5 minutes).
Add in beans, chicken broth, undrained tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and thyme. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
Stir in rice and continue simmering, stirring frequently, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.