Red Beans and Rice

1T olive oil
1 (1-lb.) package spicy or mild smolked turkey or pork sausage, cut into 1/4" slices
1 onion finely chopped

4 (15oz) cans Red kidney beans, undrained (we used dried red beans-soaked)
1T Cajun seasoning
2t garlic powder, divided

2 (3.5oz) bags boil-in-bag brown rice (we used regular brown rice)
2T butter
Sliced green onions (optional)

1. Heat olive oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion; cook 7 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat, and drain well. Return sausage mixture to Dutch oven; set aside.

2. Using a fork, mash 1 can of beans in a small bowl. Add mashed beans and remaining 3 cans of beans to sausage mixture. Stir in Cajun seasoning and 1 tsp. garlic powder; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes stirring occasionally.

3. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions; drain. Add remaining 1 t garlic powder and butter, tossing gently until butter melts. Add rice mixture into bean mizture, stirring until combined. Sprinkle with sliced green onions, if desired.

Enjoy!