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Italian Style Beans and Rice with Sausage



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Italian Style Beans and Rice with Sausage is an easy one-pan meal that’s full of flavor that’s ready in 30 minutes!

This post is sponsored by al fresco® All-Natural Chicken Sausage. All opinions are mine. #cookwithalfresco
Beans and Rice with Sausage

Rice and beans are nothing new, but my Italian twist makes this recipe special. It’s a hearty flavor-packed meal that will fill you up without breaking the bank. This is truly a must-have in your recipe rotation!

Beans and rice is total comfort food. I was raised eating soup beans, white rice, and cornbread, which is still one of my husband’s favorite meals. When my kids were growing up, they couldn’t get enough black beans and yellow rice. Any way you serve it, beans and rice is a hit!

I wanted to take an old classic and give it a fresh, healthy new spin, and it should come as no surprise that I went with Italian flavors. Loaded with veggies, garlic, spices, and fresh herbs, it’s a bowl full of flavor!

Canned beans make this go super quick, along with mirepoix I prep once a week. You can buy frozen mirepoix or make your own. What is mirepoix, you ask? Pronounced meer-PWAH, it’s a mix of aromatics that add flavor, aroma, and texture. The classic recipe is two parts diced onion to one part each diced carrot and celery. Follow me on Instagram, where I show my weekly food prep every Monday on stories!

Rice with beans is a meal in itself or pairs perfectly with grilled seafood, beef, or chicken.

What’s in Italian beans and rice with sausage?

  • al fresco Roasted Pepper & Asiago Chicken Sausage
  • cannellini beans
  • mirepoix (onions, carrots, celery)
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • oregano, thyme, and bay leaves
  • chicken broth
  • Italian parsley

Ingredients for Beans and Rice with Sausage

If you’ve never added sausage to your beans and rice, it’s a game-changer! al fresco Roasted Pepper & Asiago Chicken Sausage adds tons of flavor and great texture. Made with good ingredients like chicken, roasted red peppers, asiago cheese, garlic, and onion, this is sausage you can feel good about feeding your family. al fresco chicken sausage is fully cooked, making it perfect for quick and easy weeknight meals. It’s a staple ingredient in my kitchen! Some of our other favorite flavors are:

  • Sweet & Smoky BBQ Chicken Sausage with chili peppers and barbecue sauce
  • Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausage with real roasted garlic, onion, and herbs
  • Smoked Andouille Chicken Sausage with Spanish paprika, garlic, and black pepper
  • Sundried Tomato Chicken Sausage with sundried tomatoes, basil, and herbs

Check out all of their products at www.alfrescochicken.com

Sausage Rice Beans

Italian Beans and Rice with Sausage variations:

I use Cannellini beans because they are firmer than other white beans and hold their shape well. Great Northern beans would work fine too.

A teaspoon of Italian seasoning is a suitable substitute if you don’t have oregano, thyme, and bay leaves.

Feel free to add bell peppers, tomatoes, fresh basil, or a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan

How to make beans and rice with sausage:

  1. Cook the veggies until soft.
  2. Add the garlic and seasonings.
  3. Brown the sausage and deglaze the pan with broth.
  4. Add the beans and simmer down.
  5. Wilt the kale and finish with parsley.
  6. Serve with rice on top and garnish!

This serves four people, depending on their appetite. You could use cooked cauliflower rice to cut down on the carbs.

How to Make Beans and Rice with Sausage Recipe

Serve this with:

  • Homemade Basil Pesto
  • Classic Tomato Bruschetta
  • Oven Roasted Broccoli
  • Three Bean Salad
  • Bailey’s & Guinness Ice Cream

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Beans and Rice with Sausage

Italian Style Beans and Rice with Sausage

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Italian Style Beans and Rice with Sausage is is an easy one-pan meal that's full of flavor that's ready in 30 minutes!
3.91 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup mirepoix
  • 1 garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 1 package al fresco Roasted Pepper & Asiago Chicken Sausage
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 15-ounce can cannellini
  • 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
  • 2 cups Lacinato kale, sliced
  • 1-2 cups cooked rice

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, seasonings, and bay leaf. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the sausage and cook for 3 minutes, just to get some color on it.
  • Pour in the broth and scrape up any bits on the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the beans and turn the heat up to medium-high.
  • Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the liquid is reduced by half.
  • Add the kale and parsley. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • To serve, ladle some of the beans and sausage into a bowl, add a scoop of rice on top, and garnish with additional parsley

Notes

If you can't find Cannellini beans, Great Northern beans would work fine too.
One teaspoon of Italian seasoning can replace the oregano, thyme, and bay leaves.
Feel free to add bell peppers, tomatoes, fresh basil, or a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan.
To keep the carb count down, use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Italian Style Beans and Rice with Sausage

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By Andrea West | April 29, 2020 Main Dish, Recipes

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