Red Beans and Rice with Turkey Sausage

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Mince onion, celery and garlic, then add to pan with the oil. Cook vegetables over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

Cut sausage into 1 inch rounds and add to onion. Cook for another 3 minutes until meat is browned. Add chili powder, paprika, bay leaf, tomato paste, and water or stock.

Rinse beans and add half of them to the pot, stirring everything to combine. Take the other half of the beans and place it in a small bowl. Use the back of a spoon to mash the beans until roughly smooth. Add the mashed beans to the pot along with some salt and pepper.

Stir all the ingredients, cover with a lid, and reduce heat to medium low. Continue cooking for 15 minutes until liquid is reduced and mixture is thick. Remove bay leaf.

Serve beans over cooked rice with hot sauce to taste.