Red Beans and Rice

Submitted by MS MAUI

"my family loves this"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 1min
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 9

ingredients

• 1 lb dried red beans
• 2 1⁄2 cups chopped celery
• 2 cups diced onions
• 1 cup sliced green onion
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 cups diced cooked lean ham
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon red pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 quarts water

directions

1. Sort and wash beans; place in a large dutch oven.
2. Cover with water 2 inches above beans.
3. Let soak 8 hours.
4. Drain well.
5. Coat a dutch oven with cooking spray.
6. Place over medium-high heat until hot.
7. Add celery, green pepper and garlic.
8. Saute until tender.
9. Add beans, ham and remaining ingredients; except rice.
10. Cook uncovered, over medium heat for 1 hour.
11. Remove bay leaves.
12. Serve bean mixture over rice.
13. 9 servings - 1 cup beans and 1/2 cup rice.
14. I have had good luck with this adding pepperoni along with the ham.