Zatarain’s Family Size Red Beans & Rice Mix jazzes up dinnertime with New Orleans flavor. Add 1/2 lb smoked sausage, ham, or cooked chicken, ground beef, or ground sausage for a hearty one-pot 30-minute meal the whole family will enjoy. Red beans & rice is a quintessential New Orleans dish traditionally prepared on Mondays, when a long stovetop simmer gave households time to do laundry. Today, home cooks rely on Zatarain’s Red Beans & Rice Mix to prepare this classic in a fraction of the time, any day of the week. Preparation is so easy - just simmer Rice Mix and water with meat of your choice for a family dinner with a taste of The Big Easy in every bite. Or, hold the meat and serve red beans & rice as a side dish or vegetarian meal.