Red Beans and Rice

I know, we eat a lot of beans here.  I just can't get enough of them. I probably have 50 recipes with beans, each recipe just a bit different from the next.  Yet, each delicious in their own way.

This one has sausage. Sausage rocks. It really makes this dish. 

The addition of sausage really pleased the husband as well.  Everyone really loved this. I know I'll be making it again.

Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Adapted from Dine and Dish

2 stalks of celery, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 tbsp. garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) chicken broth
2 (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. cajun seasoning
1/4 tsp. pepper
8 oz. fully cooked smoked  sausage, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
4 cups hot cooked brown rice

Saute celery, onions and garlic in a small amount of oil until tender. Add broth, beans, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, cajun seasoning and pepper.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat.  Simmer, uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.   Remove about 1 1/2 cups of bean mixture and mash.  Return to skillet. Add sausage, bring to a boil.  Boil 5 minutes or until bean mixture reaches desired thickness.  Serve over rice. 

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Calories calculated from calorieking.com. Some numbers are approximate and rounded.