Easy Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

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• 1 (16 ounce) package turkey kielbasa , cut diagonally into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 green bell pepper , chopped
• 1 clove chopped garlic
• 2 (15 ounce) cans canned kidney beans , drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes , chopped

On Hand

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• salt to taste
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 cups water

Instructions

• Prepare the rice : Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook kielbasa in a large skillet over low heat for 5 minutes. Stir in onion , bell pepper , and garlic ; saute until tender. Add in kidney beans and whole peeled tomatoes with juice. Season with oregano , black pepper , and salt . Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Serve over rice .