Cajun Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb. dried red kidney beans
    2 qt. cold water
    1 large onion, chopped
    1 large green bell pepper, chopped
    1 c. chopped celery
    1/2 lb. smoked ham, cubed
    1 tsp. salt
    1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
    1/4 tsp. black pepper
    1/3 c. chopped green onion tops
    4 c. hot, cooked white rice
Preparation
    Place beans in a large kettle; add water, cover and soak overnight.
    Next day, add onion, green pepper, celery, ham, salt, cayenne and black pepper to beans in the soaking water.
    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
    Cover and cook 2 hours or until beans are tender.
    Stir in onion tops.
    Uncover and cook about 30 minutes longer.
    Serve over hot rice.
    Makes 8 servings.

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