Red Beans and Quinoa

Swap the traditional white rice for nutty, nutritious quinoa in this modern Creole dish. Simmered with spicy turkey sausage and kidney beans, it creates a high-protein, fiber-rich meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor.

Red Beans and Quinoa

Swap the traditional white rice for nutty, nutritious quinoa in this modern Creole dish. Simmered with spicy turkey sausage and kidney beans, it creates a high-protein, fiber-rich meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 minute min

Total Time 16 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• Stew: 1 onion 1 green pepper, 1 red pepper, 2 cans kidney beans, 1 can chopped tomatoes, 1 lb spicy turkey sausage
• Seasoning: 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp sage
• Base: 2 cups brown or red quinoa

Equipment

• Large pot
• Saucepan (for quinoa)

Method

 

Instructions

1. Sauté onion, garlic, and peppers. Add beans and tomatoes.
2. Brown the sausage separately, slice, and add to the pot with herbs. Simmer 45 mins.
3. Meanwhile, cook quinoa in water until tender and water is absorbed.
4. Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
5. Serve the rich bean stew ladled over the fluffy quinoa.

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