Kenji's Red Beans and Rice - MA SNAP-ED

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound smoked turkey sausage (such as andouille or kielbasa), cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 4 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1/2 teaspoon or 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (depending on how hot you like it)
• 1 teaspoon ground sage (if you like)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (15-ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• Cooked brown rice, for serving
• Hot sauce, for serving (Kenji likes Crystal or Frank’s)