A quintessential New Orleans dish, traditionally prepared on Mondays when a long stovetop simmer gave home cooks time to do laundry. Today, red bean lovers rely on Zatarain's for classic flavor in a fraction of the time. Enjoy Zatarain's Red Beans & Rice as a main course or side dish. Supplement with sausage, ham or pork chops, or hold the meat and have a tasty vegetarian meal. However you prepare it, Zatarain's Red Beans & Rice is hearty but not heavy, packed full of flavor and an instant crowd-pleaser. - Features long grain white rice and tender red beans - Contains blend of seasonings, including hickory smoke flavor - Prepared and on the table in less than 30 minutes - Serve as a side dish or complete meal with the addition of meat - Can be made on the stove top or in the microwave