Warm Red Bean And Andouille Dip

Total Time: 33 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 lb andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 scallions, and green parts, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 2 (15 ounce) cans red beans, drained and reserve liquid
• hot red pepper sauce, to taste

Recipe

• 1 let the oil get heated in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
• 2 add in the andouille; cook, 5 minutes, turning often (until browned).
• 3 add in the onion, scallions, red bell pepper, and garlic; lower heat to medium.
• 4 cover and cook about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• 5 stir in cajun seasoning.
• 6 add in the beans; cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes or until heated through.
• 7 using a slotted spoon or potato masher, mash the beans in the skillet, adding enough of the reserved bean liquid as needed.
• 8 season with hot pepper sauce.
• 9 transfer to a small (1 quart) slow cooker on low.
• 10 serve warm with toasted baguette or sturdy tortilla chips.