Sausage and Bean Skillet with Crispy Plantains

Name: Sausage and Bean Skillet with Crispy Plantains
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 package (14 ounces) smoked sausage, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup plantain chips, crushed; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; Hot cooked rice, optional