A flavorful favorite that you can enjoy without guilt. Add your own spices to taste. If you’re not a shrimp eater, then skip it. The kielbasa is more than enough flavor
INGREDIENTS
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and chopped
1 package turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/4-1/2 chunks (I prefer not to use the smoked kielbasa, due to MSG)
1-1/2 cups cooked pinto beans, low sodium
16 oz. can Cajun style stewed tomatoes (or use Italian flavor, or whatever your preference)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 garlic clove, minced
Optional: 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley or parsley flakes
1 tsp Tabasco sauce
Salt to taste
1/2 cup water
2 cups long grain brown rice, cooked (if you want to feed more people, then use 3-4 cups rice)
DIRECTIONS
1.) In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery and peppers until they soften.
2.) Add garlic, stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, Tabasco sauce, salt and water.
3.)Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until veggies are semi soft (not soggy).
4.) Stir in pinto beans.
5.) Heat skillet with few drops of olive oil over medium to high heat. Add turkey sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
6.) Add shrimp to kielbasa, cook for 3 more minutes.
7.) Add shrimp, kielbasa, and cooked rice to pot of veggies and simmer for 5 minutes, while stirring.
NUTRITION INFO (per 4-ounce serving)
Calories: 467.7
Fat: 10.2 g
Carbohydrates: 69.6 g
Protein: 27.1 g
