Ingredients:

1/2 cup dried red kidney beans (about 3 ounces)

1 cup sliced smoked sausage (about 4.5 ounces or 1/4 pound)

1 celery stalk, chopped

1/2 cup chopped onion (about 2.5 ounces)

1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped (about .85 ounces)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning

1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

1 cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon butter

Directions:

1. To the beans, add the sausage, celery, onion, bell pepper, garlic, Creole seasoning, hot sauce, thyme and chicken broth to the bowl of a small slow cooker. Stir to combine.

2. Cook on high for 4-5 hours, or until kidney beans are soft. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired.

3. Stir in butter and serve over cooked rice (see directions for making a single serving of rice in notes). Servings: 1 serving

Bon Appetit!