Red Beans & Rice

Red Beans & Rice is an easy and inexpensive meal that is surprisingly yummy and quick to make. (Thanks Beth for this recipe!)

The ingredients are simple and easy to find:

1 can of kidney beans, drained (I paid $.50/can)

1 large can of seasoned diced tomatoes (I paid $1/can)

1/8 C. bacon crumbles (I paid roughly $.25)

2 boil in the bag rice packets (1/2 box) (I paid $.25/half the box)

1 pkg kielbasa (I used turkey kielbasa) (I paid $1.50/package)

Serves 6 for $3.50

While my rice was boiling, I placed my beans, tomatoes and bacon on medium heat.

Then I sliced and quartered the kielbasa, and added it to the mix.

I raised the cooking temperature a bit and allowed the kielbasa to heat thoroughly while everything bubbled together at a slow boil.

Finally, I added the rice. Honestly, this dish may not be pretty to look at, but it is yummy!