Louisiana Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 lb) package Honeysuckle White® or Shady Brook Farms® Hot Italian Turkey Sausage Links, cut into 1-inch
2 (16 ounce) cans red beans
3 celery ribs, sliced
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
water
3 cups instant rice, prepared according to package directions

Preparation

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook sausage, stirring constantly until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients, and water if necessary to thin out mixture.
Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve over cooked rice.
Note: For food safety, cook turkey to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit as measured by a meat thermometer.