Quick Cajun Beans and Rice

My family LOVES this recipe, even though it's a "diet" recipe.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 14  ounces  low-fat smoked sausage, sliced 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
• 6  cups chicken broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups onions, chopped
• 3  bay leaves
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 3⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1  tablespoon liquid smoke

Directions

1. Throw all of this into a Dutch oven or stock pot.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer until it smells so good you can't stand it! (At least one hour.).
4. Serve over hot cooked rice. I prefer medium grain rice for texture.