red beans and rice w/ kielbasa

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 pound smoked turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2"-pieces
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 - bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 - 14.5 oz can stewed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 2 - 15 oz cans red kidney beans, drained
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce or to taste