CREOLE BLACK BEANS 'N' SAUSAGE

Creole Black Beans 'n' Sausage image

Cheryl Landers can easily add a Louisiana entree to her LaTour, Missouri table any day of the week. "I brown the meat, cut up veggies and measure spices the night before, and then assemble and start it cooking the next morning," she pens. "When I get home, I make the rice...and dinner is served!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1-1/2 cups chopped green pepper
1 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients except rice. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. Discard bay leaves. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein.