Easy Smoked Sausage Creole

Another one of my quick easy week night meals, with little fuss and full of flavor.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1⁄3 cup celery, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 1  medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1 (10 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup green olives, sliced
• 1 (5 5/8ounce) package Spanish rice mix
• 1 (1 lb) package smoked sausage, sliced and halved

Directions

1. Sauté onion, bell pepper and celery in oil.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
3. Bring to a boil while stirring well. Cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
4. Remove from stove and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
5. Variation: For a spicier Creole taste use a dash of tabasco Sauce.