Red Beans And Rice

Ingredients

• 4 (15 or 16 oz.) cans red beans, drained and washed
• 1 lb. (16 oz.) smoked sausage or turkey sausage (90% fat-free or less)
• 1 large bell pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 c. celery, chopped
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. basil leaves or 2 bay leaves
• pinch of oregano
• pinch of thyme
• salt and pepper to taste