Red Beans and Rice

• 1 (1 lb) package smoked sausage (Hillshire Farm Hot Chipotle)
• 3 medium summer squash, quartered and chopped in 1/2 ' cubes
• 1 medium red onion, chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 large bell pepper, chopped into 1/2 ' chunks
• 10 ounces red beans, rinsed (Habichuelas Colorados Pequenas)
• 13 ounces chopped tomatoes, plain without seasoning, not drained
• 13 ounces chopped tomatoes, with jalapenos, not drained
• 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (red pepper)
• 1 teaspoon table salt

1. Slice sausage into 1/4" thick slices and put to the side.
2. Heat large (14") deep sided skillet or 3-4 quart chef's pan over medium heat you will need one with a lid for later, keep it ready!
3. When warm add oil and warm to just before smoking point.
4. Add onions and sautee for 2-3 minutes until carmelized on most edges.
5. Add bell pepper and sautee with onions for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Add summer squash and garlic and do the same :).
7. Add rinsed beans and both cans of tomatoes then stir.
8. Let come to simmer then stir.
9. Add sausage and stir into the bubbling mixture then clamp a lid on it!
10. Lower heat to med-high and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
11. Serve over 1 cup of rice.

sausage, summer, red onion, bell pepper, red beans, tomatoes, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, cayenne pepper, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/red-beans-and-rice-475218 (may not work)