Andouille and Red Beans

Ingredients:

7 oz. andouille sausage, diced
1 chopped red bell pepper
1 onion, diced
2 tsp. salt-free Cajun seasoning
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/2 can dark kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chicken broth


Directions:

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add sausage; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a bowl, and keep warm.

Add bell pepper, onion, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and hot pepper sauce to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until onions are tender. Add beans and broth to pan; cook 8 minutes or until thick, mashing half the beans. Add sausage to pan; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.