Uptown Red Beans and Rice

I guess because of Hurricane Issac ....New Orleans is on my mind this week....Here is another dish from the Big Easy and free publicity for the Zatarain company....It's called Uptown Red Beans and Rice and it's easy to prepare.   A slow hazy crazy summer night like this is the perfect time to prepare this one skillit meal. Check it out-


INGREDIENTS:


2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 pound smoked turkey sausage, sliced

 1 package (8 ounces) ZATARAIN'S® Red Beans and Rice

3 1/4 cups water

 Chopped green onions (optional)

See...Even HE likes this! (LOL!)

DIRECTIONS:


1.Heat oil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add sausage; brown on both sides.

2. Stir in Rice Mix and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.

3. Remove from heat. Stir in green onions. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

 Cook Time: 30 minutes

Serves: Makes 5 (1-cup) servings.

Enjoy!  Eat well my friends!