Black Beans And Turkey Sausage - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb polska turkey kielbasa, cut into pieces
45 ounces black beans, drained
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups green bell peppers, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
4 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 chicken bouillon cube
5 bay leaves
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup water
brown rice, cooked

Preparation

Combine all ingred, except rice, in slow cooker. (You can use dried black beans, but you need to presoak them the night before & cook them per package directions first.).
Cook on low for 8 hours.
Remove bay leaves.
Serve over hot, cooked rice.
Recipe may be put into gallon-size freezer bags & frozen to serve later.