Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice

3 cans red beans

1 pound/package of country sausage

3 medium garlic cloves, minced

2 bay leaves

2 Tb Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup of diced onion or 1 tsp onion powder

dash of Tabasco

rice

If using onion, saute onion in 1 Tb oil in a large pot or saucepan on medium heat till soft and translucent. Brown sausage about halfway (you don't want it done yet) and add the rest of the ingredients, including the liquid from the canned beans.

Bring to a boil, then lower to medium-low simmer for 15-30 minutes. (It will be cooked through at 15 if you're in a hurry, 30 is better for flavor) Serve over rice!