Red Beans and Rice (Like Popeyes)
Servings: 4

4 slices bacon
2 (15 ounce) cans red beans, not drained
1 teaspoon salt-free Cajun seasoning, divided
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco®, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 1/2 cups cooked white rice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt

Cook bacon slices in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until bacon is crisp, flipping halfway, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel lined plate.

Add beans to the skillet with rendered bacon fat. Add 3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, the hot sauce, and liquid smoke. Using a potato masher or fork mash about half of the beans in the skillet.

Crumble bacon into skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, over medium-low until thickened and flavors develop, about 15 minutes.

Stir together cooked rice, melted butter, remaining 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and salt in a medium bowl until rice is well coated.

Serve beans with seasoned rice on top.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 428
Total Carbohydrate 66g Dietary Fiber 14g Total Sugars 1g Protein 24g Total Fat 8g Saturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 19mg Vitamin C 3mg Sodium 368mg Calcium 86mg Iron 6mg Potassium 946mg