Andouille Sausage and Red Beans over Rice

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven with a lid to medium heat. Lightly spray pot with cooking spray and place sliced sausage in skillet. Cook sausage for 2-3 minutes until browned.

Add olive oil, chopped onion, peppers and garlic and let the mixture cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Add drained and rinsed beans and un-drained Rotel and tomatoes. Add spices, broth and bay leaves (if using).

Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for at least 30 minutes.

In a small saucepan bring broth or water to boil then add rice, reduce heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

Serve the red bean mixture over rice

Alternately, you can put the red bean mixture (without rice) in the crockpot and let simmer on low all day.