Rice And Beans Creole Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

white rice (instant or regular)
2 cloves or 1 Tbsp. garlic
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 can Progresso red or black beans
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 bay leaf (optional)
chopped pieces of your favorite sausage (optional)

Preparation

Notice:
If making rice that takes at least 30 minutes, start it before the beans.
Make sure all ingredients are chopped and all cans are opened before beginning.