Cajun Style Red Beans and Rice

• 2 (16 ounce) cans red beans
• 12 garlic clove, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 12 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup water
• 1 lb sausage

1. Saute onion, garlic and bell pepper in 1 tbsp oil until onions are clear.
2. Stir in cut up sausage and 1/3 cup of water, stir often for about 4 minutes.
3. Add beans, bring to boil.
4. Then simmer for 30 minutes (adding little water if needed along the way).
5. Take a potato masher-with 1 1/2 cup of beans in a bowl, mash until mushy.
6. Put mashed up beans back in (along with 1 tbsp of favorite Cajun seasoning), and stir.
7. Simmer about 5 more minutes until gravy is thick!
8. Serve over rice--ENJOY.

red beans, garlic, onion, red bell pepper, water, sausage

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cajun-style-red-beans-and-rice-180866 (may not work)