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gluten free red beans and rice with cornbread

Gluten Free Red Beans and Rice

This Kielbasa and Cajun red beans and rice dish will be a family favorite!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  •  2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 13 oz Gluten Free Kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch circles We use the Turkey Kielbasa by Hillshire Farm
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 Large fresh garlic cloves, minced
  •  2 and 2/3 cups Water
  • 2 Chicken bullion cubes
  • 15 oz Can of Red Beans 
  • 1 and 1/2 cups Long grain white rice (we use Uncle Ben's)
  • 1 tsp Gluten Free Cajun Seasoning   We use Weber New Orleans Cajun Seasoning 

Instructions
 

  • First, heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
  • Add green pepper and onion. Cook until tender.
  • Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Remove from pan.
  • Heat a second skillet to medium-high heat with 1 Tbsp olive oil and add kielbasa.
  • Cook kielbasa until lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Next using your first skillet, add bullion with water and stir to mix.
  • Add red beans and rice and bring to a boil/simmer.
  • Sprinkle with 1 tsp Cajun seasoning.
  • Turn down the heat and place a lid on top.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes on low heat or until the rice is tender.
  • Stir occasionally and add a tiny bit of extra water if needed.
  • When the rice is ready, combine the kielbasa, red beans and rice, and veggies and serve!
Keyword Gluten Free, Kid Friendly