Ingredients:
1 12-inch prepared pizza crust
1 1û2 cups chopped Arnold's or Caroline smoked sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1û2 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 16-ounce can red or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1û2 tsp. ground red pepper, or as desired
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, as desired
1û2 cup cooked white rice
8 oz. (2 cups) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1û2 cup chopped and seeded plum tomatoes

Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium, nonstick skillet placed over medium heat, sauté sausage for three to four minutes. Add beans, ground red pepper, salt and black pepper, stirring until heated through.
Spread bean mixture over pizza crust; sprinkle with rice, cheese and tomatoes. Bake in preheated oven for eight to ten minutes or until cheese is melted.
Makes six servings.