Grilled Cajun-Style Sausage With Quick Red Beans and Rice
Meal Time - 25 minutes / Serves 4
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Grilled Cajun-Style Sausage
Ingredients
4 Cajun-style sausage links (3–4 oz each)
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon roasted garlic
3 cups frozen pepper stir-fry (sliced bell peppers, onions)
1/2 cup diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro (drained)
Steps
1. Preheat grill.
2. Place sausage on hot grill (wash hands). Close lid (or cover loosely with foil); cook 10 minutes, turning occasionally, or until internal temp reaches 165°F. Use a meat thermometer to accurately ensure doneness.
3. Meanwhile, preheat large sauté pan on medium high 2–3 minutes.
4. Place oil, garlic, and pepper stir-fry in pan. Cook 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until vegetables are tender.
5. Stir in tomatoes and cook 3–4 minutes or until liquid is reduced. Serve vegetables with sausage.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 390kcal; FAT 31g; CHOL 65mg;
SODIUM 900mg; CARB 9g; FIBER 0g; PROTEIN 18g;
VIT A 20%; VIT C 30%; CALC 0%; IRON 8%
Quick Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients
1 (15.5-ounce) can red beans (drained)
2 cups instant rice
1 cup roasted garlic chicken broth
1 teaspoon vegetable seasoning blend
Steps
1. Combine all ingredients in microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH 5 minutes.
2. Let stand 5 or more minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Stir and serve.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 270kcal; FAT 1g; CHOL 0mg; SODIUM 660mg; CARB 56g; FIBER 6g; PROTEIN 9g;
VIT A 2%; VIT C 0%; CALC 4%; IRON 25%
Utensils & Cookware
- grill, grilling tongs
- large sauté pan
- microwave-safe bowl with lid
- cooking spoons
- meat thermometer
- measuring utensils
Shortcuts & Tips
Cut sausage into bite-sized pieces and combine with the red beans and rice for a quick and easy jambalaya.
Recipe Version R-05/07-0018