SLOW COOKER SAUSAGE, BEANS, AND RICE

3 celery ribs, chopped

1 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 3/4 cups tomato juice

2 cans (16-oz each) kidney beans, drained

3/4 tsp oregano

3/4 tsp thyme

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

12-oz smoked sausage or kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch slices

3 cups cooked brown rice for serving

Combine the celery, onion, garlic, tomato juice, beans, spices, and sausage in a slow cooker or crock pot.

Place lid on cooker and cook on low 4 to 6 hours.

To serve, ladle the mixture over the hot brown rice.

from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca