Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Courtesy of: Honeysuckle White® and Shady Brook Farms®

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (1 lb) package  Honeysuckle White® or Shady Brook Farms® Hot Italian Turkey Sausage Links, cut into 1-inch
• 2 (16 ounce) cans  red beans
• 3  celery ribs, sliced
• 1  large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 6  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  bay leaves
• 1  teaspoon  ground thyme
• 1  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon  creole seasoning
•  water
• 3  cups  instant rice, prepared according to package directions

Directions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Cook sausage, stirring constantly until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients, and water if necessary to thin out mixture.
4. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve over cooked rice.
6. Note: For food safety, cook turkey to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit as measured by a meat thermometer.