Red Beans & Rice

This is a recipe we grew on eating.  It's doesn't take too much time and is also a great freezer meal.  I always cook two batches and freeze one for later.

Red Beans & Rice

1 (16 oz) pkg smoked sausage

1 tsp salt and pepper

1/4 tsp ground red pepper

1 chopped onion

2 cloves chopped garlic

1 rib chopped celery

1/4 cup chopped parsley

1 (16 oz) can dark red kidney beans, UNdrained

1 (16 oz) can red beans, UNdrained

2 cup cooked rice

Slice sausage.  Place in large pan.  Cover with water.  Bring to boil and simmer 15 minutes.  Drain water, reserving 1/4 cup.  Add salt, pepper, onion, garlic, celery, and parsley to sausage; mix well.  Pour in undrained beans and cook 40 minutes over medium heat.  If mixture is too dry, add 1/4 cup reserved liquid.  Serve over rice.