New Orleans Style Rice and Beans

4 tsp. olive oil

8 oz. kielbasa sausage, sliced diagonally or cubed

1 chopped onion

1 sliced rib of celery

2 tsp. chili powder

1 1/2 tsp. oregano

1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 19 oz. can beans, such as kidney, rinsed and drained

1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes

3 cups hot cooked rice

In a skillet heat 1 tsp. oil over medium high heat.

Add kielbasa; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes.

Remove from skillet.

In skillet heat remaining oil.

Add the next 7 ingredients; cook, stirring often, until softened.

Add the beans, tomaoes with juices, and kielbasa. Heat until hot. Stir in rice.