Red Beans & Rice

• 1 (8 ounces) package Vigo Red Beans & Rice
• 7 ounces smoked sausage, quartered and sliced
• 1-2 tablespoons oil or butter
• 3 1/2 cups water

1. In a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, bring water to a boil.
2. While you are waiting for the water to boil, brown sausage in a skillet with the oil or butter.
3. Add Red Beans & Rice mix, sausage and oil to boiling water, stirring while boiling for 1 minute.
4. Cover saucepan tightly. Reduce heat to simmer, cook for 20-25 minutes. Fluff and serve.

Microwave directions: Combine mix, 3 3/4 cups hot water, oil, and sausage in a 1 1/2 quart microwave casserole dish. Cover and microwave on high for 22 minutes. Stir, Let stand, covered for 5 minutes.