Spicy Rice & Pinto Beans

Contributed byCarl Anderson
White rice topped with pinto beans, browned ground meat, and sautéed onions, garnished with parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound pork sausage (in chunks)
  • 1 onion (cut in 1/2-inch wedges)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 2 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sage
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce
  • 1 can pinto beans (16-oz can, rinsed and drained)
  • 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes

Instructions

Cook sausage in 10-inch skillet over low heat until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender but not brown. Add water and bring to a boil. Stir in rice, sage and red pepper sauce. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in beans and parsley. Cover and let stand until all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

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