Spicy Red Beans and Rice

ByL Melody Harrell

Ingredients:
1 (16-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 (15.5-ounce) cans red beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10-ounce) package frozen seasoning blend, McKenzie's®
1 cup chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 (8.8-ounce) pouches ready-to-serve long-grain rice, Uncle Ben's®
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, Tony Chachere's®

Directions:
Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until browned. Add beans, seasoning blend, broth, bay leaves, and garlic; cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until heated through. Remove and discard bay leaves.

Heat rice according to package directions for 2 pouches. In serving bowl, stir together warm rice and Cajun seasoning. Serve bean mixture over rice. Serve with toasty garlic bread.