Red Beans And Rice With Turkey Sausage

• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-3/4 cups water
• 1 can (16 ounces) light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (16 ounces) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 pound fully cooked smoked turkey sausage, halved and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 cups hot cooked rice

1. In a large skillet that has been coated with cooking spray, saute celery, onions and garlic until tender. Add water, beans, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove about 1-1/2 cups of bean mixture and mash with a fork. Return to skillet. Add sausage; bring to a boil. boil for 5 minutes or until bean mixture reaches desired thickness. Serve over rice.

celery, onion, green onions, garlic, water, light red kidney beans, dark red kidney beans, oregano, thyme, red pepper, pepper, turkey sausage, rice

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/red-beans-and-rice-with-turkey-sausage/ (may not work)