Red Beans & Rice

I love this recipe, because it is so easy and good!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  large onion
• 1  green bell pepper
• 1  stalk celery
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  lb smoked sausage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  crushed bay leaf
• 2  teaspoons paprika
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground oregano
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  ground thyme
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 3 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans
• 1  cup water
• 4  cups  hot cooked rice

Directions

1. Sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and smoked sausage in a large pot until onions are soft.
2. Open cans of beans, drain two. Leave the third un-drained.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients, and simmer for 30 minutes while you cook the rice.
4. Serve over hot cooked rice.