Simple Black Beans and Sausage

• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons onion flakes
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 12 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (14 ounce) package kielbasa (sliced 1/2-inch thick) or 1 (14 ounce) package smoked beef sausage (sliced 1/2-inch thick)
• white rice
• sour cream (optional)
• green onion (optional)
• cheddar cheese (optional)

1. To a pot on stove add: oil, garlic, onions, cumin, salt, pepper, sausage, beans and chicken broth.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to a low and simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Use the back of a spoon to smash some of the beans.
5. You dont want to pulverize them, but you want to take a bunch of good smashes so that some of the beans are smashed, which will thicken the sauce.They will thicken more upon standing.
6. If you want a more soupy consistency, just add a little more broth.
7. Serve over rice--.
8. Sprinkle with green onions, cheddar and sour cream if desired.

black beans, olive oil, onion flakes, garlic, chicken broth, cumin, salt, pepper, kielbasa, white rice, sour cream, green onion, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/simple-black-beans-and-sausage-474558 (may not work)