Alec Baldwin's Red Beans With Garlic

This came from Good Housekeeping. I have not tried this I'm posting for safe keeping.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb dried kidney beans
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 4  cloves garlic
• 3⁄4 cup  sun dried tomatoe, chopped
• 1  small onion, chopped (4 or 6oz)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 1 1⁄2 cups white rice
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. In large bowl, place beans and enough water to cover by 2"-inches. Cover and soak 8 hours.
2. Drain beans; transfer to 7-quart saucepot. Add enough water to cover by 2"-inches. Heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Set sieve over large bowl. Into sieve, drain beans; reserve liquid.
3. In same saucepot, heat oil on medium-high. Add 2 cloves garlic and cook 3 minutes; finely chop remaining garlic and reserve. To saucepot, add sun-dried tomatoes, onion, paprika, ground red pepper, and beans. Cook 3 minutes, stirring gently. Add 4 cups reserved liquid and chopped garlic; heat to boiling.