Hearty Sausage, Beans and Rice

1 (8 oz.) Package Vigo Brand Low Fat Red Beans and Rice
4 Morningstar Farms Breakfast Patties, thawed
1/4 teaspoon Dry Butter Buds
3 1/2 Cups Water

In a large saucepan with tight fitting lid bring water to a boil. Using a fork, mash the sausage patties to resemble ground sausage. Add Butter Buds to boiling water, followed by the bag of beans and rice. Stir well. Add the sausage and stir well. Place a lid on the pot and reduce heat to simmer, cook for 20 minutes. Remove lid and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Fluff with a fork and serve. 

Serves: 4 (1 Cup Each)
Per Serving: 273 Calories; 4g Fat (12.9% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 44g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 1020mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Other Carbohydrates.
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