Over-Simplified Red Beans and Rice

This is a very simple recipe that I make on Sundays for my weekday lunches. It's healthy and economical... did I mention it's EASY? :-) An added bonus-- the more you heat this up, the more delicious it gets...

• Ready In: 6 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 4 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  lb kielbasa, sliced lengthwise, then in half-moon pieces
• 1  medium onion, sliced (or you can chop, I prefer slices)
• 4  garlic cloves, crushed or minced
• 1  cup celery, chopped
• 1  tablespoon Tabasco sauce
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1  bay leaf
•  brown rice, cooked

Directions

1. Place all ingredients (except rice) in the slow cooker. Cook on low about 6-8 hours (the longer it cooks, the more delicious it is!) Serve with rice.