Zatarains Red Beans and Rice recipe

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The classic New Orleans Monday night meal gets a makeover with Zatarain's sausage. Brown zesty Cajun Style Smoked Sausage and cook with Red Beans and Rice Mix for a complete meal or flavorful side.

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Uptown Red Beans and Rice with Sausage

The classic New Orleans Monday night meal gets a makeover with Zatarain's sausage. Brown zesty Cajun Style Smoked Sausage and cook with Red Beans and Rice Mix for a complete meal or flavorful side.

Ingredients 5 (1-cup) Servings

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 package (14 ounces) Zatarain’s® Cajun Style Smoked Sausage, sliced
    Zatarains Red Beans and Rice recipe
    Substitutions available
    • any other brand of smoked or Andouille sausage
  • 1 package (8 ounces) Zatarain's® Red Beans & Rice Dinner Mix
  • 3 cups water

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 1 Heat oil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add Sausage; brown on both sides.
  • 2 Stir in Rice Mix and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • 3 Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Test Kitchen Tip: Stir in chopped green onions after removing from heat.

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Most helpful positive review

Rating: 5 stars

08/28/2012

This is a favorite of ours because it tastes great and is quick and easy to fix. I omit the oil to lessen the calories and add only 8 oz. of the smoked turkey sausage to the rice mix and water. My husband likes to top his with grated sharp cheddar.

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Most helpful critical review

Rating: 3 stars

02/13/2013

It was okay, but since "the stuff in the box" did most of the work I can't give this one anymore than 3 stars. Followed the directions exactly and will use it again but it's an insult to call this a recipe.

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24 Ratings

  • 5 star values: 12
  • 4 star values: 9
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

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Rating: 5 stars

08/28/2012

This is a favorite of ours because it tastes great and is quick and easy to fix. I omit the oil to lessen the calories and add only 8 oz. of the smoked turkey sausage to the rice mix and water. My husband likes to top his with grated sharp cheddar.

Rating: 3 stars

02/13/2013

It was okay, but since "the stuff in the box" did most of the work I can't give this one anymore than 3 stars. Followed the directions exactly and will use it again but it's an insult to call this a recipe.

Rating: 5 stars

03/10/2011

I added strips of onion at the beginning with the sausage, instead of green onion at end. Great recipe!

Rating: 4 stars

07/08/2011

Use Zatarain's Red Bean and Rice Mix. It's all in the mix and it's quick & tasty!

Rating: 4 stars

04/18/2012

This recipe is perfect for a quick, easy and inexpensive meal. Next time I would use 2 lbs of sausage, as my family likes more meat with their meal.

Rating: 5 stars

05/09/2013

Came out great, fried an onion with the sausage. Thanks for sharing!

Rating: 5 stars

04/04/2012

Quick, easy and inexpensive! Perfect combo!

Rating: 4 stars

07/02/2013

I removed the Zataran's mix and replaced it with my own cajun spice mix and rice. Still turned out awesome.

Rating: 4 stars

05/13/2013

A quick and easy meal to make on a busy night.

Rating: 3 stars

02/22/2016

This is a very easy recipe and tastes like something my mom would make, so it's great comfort food. It does taste like it's missing something though - may work better as a side than a main dish? Next time i'll be cooking it in butter as opposed to oil to see if that adds a more robust flavor.

Rating: 5 stars

08/04/2013

This turned out great and will fix again.

Rating: 5 stars

11/24/2016

As I was making the rice, it smelled so good, so I know it's going to taste yummy and I'm so happy that I found the recipe. This is a great addition to my Thanksgiving Dinner for my family.

Rating: 5 stars

02/06/2017

Wanted a quick meal, got it. It was enjoyable and left overs were even better.

Rating: 4 stars

08/23/2016

Very quick and easy to make. Tasted great!

Rating: 4 stars

10/21/2017

Easy and fast, for those times when you don't have time to fix it from scratch. The recipe is very adaptable to change. I will make this again.

Rating: 4 stars

07/28/2019

This is super easy and tasty, though I almost gave it three stars because, as another reviewer said, Zatarains does all the work. I also made a few changes: I sautéed onions, celery and pepper, and I used about half the meat but added a cup or so of homemade beans. I made it in an instant pot.

Rating: 5 stars

01/13/2021

This is a great basic recipe. Yes, the box does most of the work. I recommend sautéing onion, bell pepper and celery first as an add in. You can also throw a can of tomatoes with green chiles in the mix for more texture and flavor! The sausage can be left out for a vegetarian dish or substituted with shrimp or chicken as well. Starting with Zatarains just makes the whole thing easier and starts with great flavors.

What is in Zatarain's red beans and rice seasoning?

Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour (Wheat & Malt Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Onion, Salt, Red and Green Bell Pepper, Wheat Flour, Spices (Including Red Pepper, Paprika), Garlic, Yeast Extract, Sunflower Oil, Soy Sauce (Wheat, Soybeans Salt), Torula Yeast & Natural Flavor.

Is Zatarains red beans and rice vegetarian?

Absolutely! While pork plays a big role in red beans & rice, it's a great dish to adapt for vegetarians and vegans.

How many servings are in Zatarain's red beans and rice?

Shelf Life.

How do you cook Zatarain's rice?

Usage Tips.
MIX 2 1/2 cups water, Rice Mix and 1 tbsp. butter or margarine in 2-quart saucepan until well blended. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover..
SIMMER 25 minutes or until rice is tender..
REMOVE from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving..