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Heat 1 tbsp oil or butter in medium non-stick pan (that has a lid).
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Add rice and stir in the hot oil until most of the kernels are opaque.
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Add water and bring to a boil.
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Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
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(If using brown rice, increase water and cooking time slightly) Meanwhile dice vegetables.
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Heat 2 tbsp oil or butter in a large non-stick pan or Dutch oven.
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Add the diced onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
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Saute until tender.
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Add the sliced turkey smoked sausage and saute until heated through and slightly browned.
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Add pepper, seasoning and bay leaf.
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Continue to stir and saute for about three minutes.
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Add diced tomatoes and canned beans (do not drain).
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Add salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste.
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Simmer about 15 minutes, then remove bay leaf.
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Place about 3/4 cup rice in the bottom of a soup bowl.
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Cover with red bean mixture.
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Serve with French bread and pass more hot sauce.
