Creole Red Beans and Rice Casserole
Romaine Salad with Ranch
Ingredients
- 1 (14-oz) pkg smoked sausage link (such as Hillshire Farm), thinly sliced
- 1 (10-oz) pkg frozen seasoning blend (diced onion, bell peppers, and celery)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 (15-oz) cans no-salt-added petite-diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-oz) can low-sodium light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-oz) can low-sodium dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 Tbsp salt-free Cajun-Creole seasoning (such as Spice Hunter)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook sausage, seasoning blend, and garlic in hot oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until sausage is browned.
- Stir in tomatoes, beans, Cajun-Creole seasoning, and thyme; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in rice and broth. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Stir; sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until rice is tender.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (10-oz) pkg chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 large cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- ⅓ cup refrigerated yogurt Ranch dressing
- ¼ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Combine lettuce, cucumber, and tomatoes in a bowl.
- Drizzle with dressing, and sprinkle with pepper. Toss to coat.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
414
|
50
|
464
|
| Fat (g) | 11 | 3.5 | 14.5 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Protein (g) | 20 | 2 | 22 |
| Carb (g) | 56 | 5 | 61 |
| Fiber (g) | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| Sodium (mg) | 742 | 90 | 832 |
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