This simmered dish pairs andouille sausage with canned red beans, cooked white rice and Cajun seasoning. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, and thyme; cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add red beans, chicken broth, and hot sauce. Simmer 10 minutes, mashing a few beans against the side to thicken. Stir in the cooked rice and simmer 2 minutes to warm through. Taste and adjust seasoning. Top with scallions and serve.","cookingInstructions":["Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add andouille and cook 2 to 3 minutes to render and brown lightly.","Add onion and bell pepper and cook 4 minutes until softened.","Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, and thyme; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.","Add red beans, chicken broth, and hot sauce. Simmer 10 minutes, mashing a few beans against the side to thicken.","Stir in the cooked rice and simmer 2 minutes to warm through. Taste and adjust seasoning.","Top with scallions and serve."],"cuisine":"american","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Gluten free"],"mealType":["dinner"],"difficulty":"Easy","estimatedMacros":{"protein":31.0986,"carbohydrates":85.01439999999998,"fat":21.656200000000002,"fiber":13.5634,"alcohol":0},"ingredients":[{"name":"andouille sausage (sliced)","grams":56,"calories":185},{"name":"olive oil","grams":4,"calories":35,"displayAmount":0.81,"displayUnit":"tsp"},{"name":"yellow onion (small dice)","grams":48,"calories":19},{"name":"green bell pepper (small dice)","grams":48,"calories":10},{"name":"garlic (minced)","grams":5,"calories":7},{"name":"canned red beans (drained, rinsed)","grams":153,"calories":194},{"name":"chicken broth (low sodium)","grams":129,"calories":8},{"name":"cooked white rice","grams":137,"calories":178},{"name":"Cajun seasoning","grams":2,"calories":6,"displayAmount":0.81,"displayUnit":"tsp"},{"name":"dried thyme","grams":0.81,"calories":1,"displayAmount":0.4,"displayUnit":"tsp"},{"name":"hot sauce","grams":4,"calories":3,"displayAmount":0.81,"displayUnit":"tsp"},{"name":"scallions (sliced)","grams":6,"calories":2,"displayAmount":0.81,"displayUnit":"tbsp"}]},"relatedSections":[{"title":"More Dinner Recipes","path":"/recipes/dinner","recipes":[{"id":"ame-0024","title":"Turkey and Wild Rice-Basmati Stuffed Squash with Cranberries","cuisine":"american","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Gluten free"],"mealType":["dinner"],"tags":["dinner","baked","seasonal","comfort food","protein rich"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/ame-0024-a-detail.webp"},{"id":"geo-0054","title":"Kuchmachi Style Chicken Gizzards With Pomegranate And Herbs","cuisine":"georgian","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","High protein","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["offal","tart","herby","Georgian fried potatoes","comfort food"],"difficulty":"medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/geo-0054-a-detail.webp"},{"id":"med-0061","title":"Smoky Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash with Minced Turkey and Vegetables","cuisine":"mediterranean","dietTypes":["Balanced","Gluten free","High satiety"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["spaghetti squash","ground turkey","zucchini","roasted peppers","Mediterranean inspired","high protein","stuffed squash","smoky tomato sauce"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/med-0061-a-detail.webp"}]},{"title":"More Gluten Free Meals","path":"/recipes/gluten-free","recipes":[{"id":"aus-0053","title":"Chicken and Macadamia Rissoles with Tomato Onion Relish","cuisine":"australian","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","High protein","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["comfort food","pan fried","family style","protein rich"],"difficulty":"easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/aus-0053-a-detail.webp"},{"id":"tai-0010","title":"Sesame Oil Ginger Chicken Soup with Rice","cuisine":"taiwanese","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","High protein","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","soup","warming","gingery","comforting"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/tai-0010-a-detail.webp"},{"id":"egy-0015","title":"Roz Maamar Oven Baked Milk Rice with Chicken","cuisine":"egyptian","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Gluten free"],"mealType":["dinner"],"tags":["dinner","baked","comfort food","one dish","rice"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/egy-0015-a-detail.webp"}]}]}