Dirty Rice and Beans

Ingredients
1 (10-ounce) bag frozen seasoning blend (contains diced onions, green/red peppers, celery and parsley)
2 Cajun pork sausage links
1 tablespoon roasted garlic
2 cups water
2 teaspoons vegetable seasoning blend
1 teaspoon ham base
3 tablespoons diced pimientos (undrained)
1 (16-ounce) can red beans (drained)
1 teaspoon browning sauce
2 cups instant rice

Steps
1. Preheat large saucepan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place seasoning blend in microwave-safe bowl and microwave on HIGH 3 minutes to defrost.
2. Remove casing from sausage. To do this, cut off one end of casing and squeeze contents into saucepan. Slide casing through fingers to remove entire contents. Wash hands.
3. Add garlic. Drain seasoning blend and stir into meat mixture. Cook 5–7 minutes until meat is brown and no pink remains. Stir frequently and break up meat as it cooks.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients except rice; cover, increase heat to high and bring to boil.
5. Stir rice into boiling mixture; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 7–8 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Serve.


(Recipe courtesy of Publix Apron's Simple Meals)