Slow-Cooker Red Beans and Rice by Kim

courtesy of Southern Living Magazine December 2009

1 lb dried red beans
3/4 lb smoked turkey sausage, thinly sliced
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 sweet onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp Creole seasoning
Hot cooked long grain rice
Louisiana Hot Sauce
Garnish: Finely chopped green onions, finely chopped red onions

1. Combine first 8 ingredients and 7 cups of water in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH 7 hours or until beans are tender.
2. Serve red bean mixture with hot cooked rice and hot sauce. Garnish if desired.
Makes 10 cups.