Red Beans And Rice

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 cup dried red kidney beans
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 (14-ounce) package turkey, pork, and beef smoked sausage, thinly sliced (such as Healthy Choice)
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions