🛒 Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 lb smoked sausage or andouille, sliced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 1/4 cups chicken broth or water
• Salt to taste
• Optional: hot sauce, green onion for garnish

🔥 Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Sauté sausage until browned. Add onion and pepper; cook until softened.
3. Add garlic and seasonings. Cook for 1 minute more.
4. Stir in beans, rice, and broth. Bring to a simmer.
5. Cover and cook 20–25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6. Fluff rice, adjust seasoning, and garnish. Serve hot with hot sauce.