Recipe: Red Beans and Rice Skillet (using instant rice)

RED BEANS AND RICE SKILLET

1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (13 3/4 oz) can chicken broth
1 (15 1/2 oz) can kidney beans, drained
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 cups uncooked quick-cooking rice

Cook first 4 ingredients in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until sausage browns.

Add broth and next 3 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes.

Servings: 4
Source: Southern Living Magazine