Easy Red Beans and Rice

Easy Red Beans and Rice 1 pound smoked link sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 (15 ounces) cans kidney beans, drained 1 (16 ounces) can tomatoes, undrained and chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried whole oregano 1/2 teaspoon pepper Hot cooked rice Cook sausage over low heat 5 to 8 minutes. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic; sauté until tender. Drain, if necessary. Add beans, tomatoes, and seasonings; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Serve over rice. Yield: 4-6 servings. I have found Hillshire Farm hot links are the best tasting in this recipe. Also, I cut up the sausage into about 1/4-inch slices.