Fabulous Red Beans and Rice

== Description ==
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=== Ingredients ===
* 1 lb. dried kidney beans
* 2 Tbs. olive oil
* 1 cup chopped onions
* 1/2 cup chopped celery
* 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 or 2 bay leaves
* 1/2 cup minced parsley
* 1 tsp. hot sauce
* salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
* 3 or 4 cups of hot cooked rice
* 1/2 cup sliced scallions as garnish
== Directions ==
1. Soak dried beans in water to cover overnight. Drain beans.
2. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic for 7 to 10 minutes, or until soft. Add drained beans. Add enough water to cover beans, and bring to a boil. Add bay leaves.
3. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours. Add extra water if needed; don’t let beans dry out. Mash about half of beans against side of pot with spoon; leave remainder whole. Remove and discard bay leaves.
4. To serve, stir in parsley, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Spoon beans over or alongside rice, and garnish with sliced scallions. 
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== See also ==
Category:Kidney bean Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Recipes