Red Beans and Rice

It was recently Mr. MCYM’s birthday and I always take special dinner requests for birthday dinners.. This day was no different except Jim wanted red beans and rice and not the box version! I am not a big fan of red beans and rice so I was not very excited for this dinner.  But, overall I did not mind this recipe!

INGREDIENTS
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups hot water
1 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 Package of smoked sausage
1 can red beans, drained
1 Tablespoon creole seasoning

DIRECTIONS
Add the rice, water and salt to a sauce pan with a lid. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. While that is cooking,  thinly slice the sausage and drain the juice from the red beans. Add the extra virgin olive oil to a large skillet and begin heating over medium heat, add the sausage and creole seasoning, stirring well. Let the sausage cook for about 7-8 minutes stirring often.  Add the red beans and cook until beans are warmed through.  At this point you can check the seasoning and add more creole seasoning if needed. Serve over rice.

Enjoy,