Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. red or pinto beans
2 stalks chopped celery
1 lb. ham pieces
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 medium onion, chopped
1 chopped green pepper
1 lb. smoked sausage
1/2 tsp. red pepper
3 bay leaves

Preparation

Wash the beans and soak overnight. Drain the beans and place in a large pot. Cut sausage into 1/2-inch pieces and brown in a little oil. Remove sausage and saut onion, celery and green pepper in drippings. Add all ingredients to the beans. Cover with water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook slowly until beans are tender. Serve over rice.