Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients
• 27oz can Blue Runner Original Creole Cream Style Red Beans
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ lb smoked sausage of choice
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 stick celery, chopped
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• ¼ tsp dried thyme
• ¼ tsp Kosher Salt
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 2 tbsp Water
• 1½ tbsp Louisiana Pepper Exchange Chipotle Puree

Directions
1. Heat medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add olive oil, sausage. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add onion, celery, and dry thyme. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
4. Add garlic. Cook 2 minutes.
5. Add canned beans, Louisiana Pepper Exchange Chipotle Puree, water, and salt. Combine
and cook 2-4 minutes.
6. Reduce heat to low. Add butter. Stir occasionally until combined.
7. Serve immediately with cooked rice of your choice.