Cajun Beans And Rice Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/2 pound turkey hot dogs or other low-fat smoked sausage, cut in 1/2-inch-thick slices

1 medium onion, chopped

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

6 cups cooked brown or white rice

2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) Cajun-style stewed tomatoes*

1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 ounces) navy or great Northern beans, drained and rinsed

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1 cup thinly-sliced green onions

*may substitute stewed tomatoes

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the hot dogs, onion, green pepper and garlic. Cook until the meat is browned and the onions are tender, stirring often, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the rice, tomatoes, kidney beans, navy beans, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Heat through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions, and serve immediately.