By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026

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Cajun Sausage & Rice

Serves 4

271 cal · 49 min

Cajun Sausage & Rice

Recipe GLPRe9aa3e23c6b0ab

4.0(1)
Cajun
Main Course
49 min
271 cal
Servings: 4
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

A hearty and flavorful one-skillet dinner featuring smoked turkey sausage, tender kale, and roasted peppers combined with brown rice and red beans. This Cajun-spiced dish brings bold flavors and satisfying texture in every bite, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

1/3 cup diced onion

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 teaspoon minced garlic

4 ounces chopped kale

1 can (15 ounces) red beans, drained and rinsed

1 turkey smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced into rounds

3 cups cooked brown rice

2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften and become fragrant.

  2. Stir in the chopped kale and continue cooking for another 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the kale wilts and becomes tender.

  3. Add the sliced smoked sausage and drained red beans to the skillet. Toss everything together well and cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is heated through and the ingredients are well combined.

  4. Add the cooked brown rice and Cajun seasoning to the skillet. Mix thoroughly to distribute the seasoning evenly throughout. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is warmed through and all flavors are well incorporated. Serve hot.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

Every ingredient is stocked at any Charlotte chain, and the mix of fresh vegetables, canned beans, and smoked sausage will cost roughly $10–12 for four servings or $2.50–3 per person, which is solid for a one-pot dinner. The stated time is honest for browning sausage, sautéing aromatics, and simmering rice, though add 5 minutes if your garlic isn't pre-minced. This is a no-fuss weeknight dish that reheats perfectly and fits a family well, but it's not a standout—it's a straightforward, reliable one-pot meal that works better as a weeknight anchor than a special dinner.

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