This recipe for red beans and rice is a quick-and-easy version of the cajun/creole classic simmered on the stovetop. Canned kidney beans with cooked bacon, chopped vegetablesthe "Holy trinity" Of onions, bell peppers, and celeryand seasonings are simmered to make this tasty mixture. While andouille sausage is preferred, polish sausage can be used instead and added to the beans to make a complete meal when served atop a mound of hot cooked rice.