1 (12-14)ouncepackage precooked turkey or chicken sausagecut diagonally in ¼ inch slices
1yellow onionchopped
2ribscelerychopped
1green bell pepperchopped
1clovegarlicminced
1 (16)ouncecans dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
1 (14.5)ouncecan petite cut diced tomatoes
½teaspoonpepper
½teaspoondried thyme leaves
1bay leaf
1cupwater
½cupuncooked white riceor instant brown rice
crushed red pepper flakesto taste (optional)
Instructions
Spray a large frying pan with cooking spray. Cook the sausage over medium heat until heated through. Add the onion, green pepper, and celery and cook until the onion is translucent and the celery and green pepper are tender. Add the beans, can of tomatoes, pepper, thyme and bay leaf. Cook until heated through. Add the water and rice and stir. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes if you like a little heat. Serve immediately.