Smoked Sausage Jambalaya

I found this recipe on Epicurious.com and loved it! It is so easy and so flavorful! I served cornbread with it. Enjoy!Ingredients:

1 lb. pork andouille sausage, sliced crosswise 1/3 inch thick

1 tbls. vegetable oil

2 green bell peppers, finely chopped

2 celery ribs, finely chopped

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 scallions, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 1/2 c. long-grain white rice

1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes

3 1/2 c. water

Directions:

- Cook sausage in oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

- Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon

- Cook peppers, celery, onion, scallions, garlic and 1/2 tsp. of salt in remaining fat from sausage, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.

- Stir in rice, sausage, can of tomatoes, water, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp pepper and bring to a rolling boil.

- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.

- Remove from heat and let stand, covered for 10 minutes.

- Fluff rice with a fork and serve.