THREE BEANS AND SAUSAGE

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For a stick-to-your ribs meal, try this hearty combination of beans and sausage. Because it calls for several canned items, it's easy to prepare and let cook for the afternoon. It's also inexpensive to serve. -Judy Sumner, Riverton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2/3 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, optional
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, optional
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Sprinkle with oregano and thyme if desired. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Discard bay leaf. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 22g protein.