Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried small red beans (not kidney beans)
1 large yellow onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced or equivalent dried
2 Tbsp. dried parsley
2 Tbsp. dried basil
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1/3 c. brown sugar (can use substitute)
2 bay leaves

Preparation

Rinse and sort beans.
Put all ingredients in a large kettle and cover with water.
Simmer 3 to 4 hours until beans are tender. Add water, if needed, while cooking.
Serve over cooked rice, using pot liquids.
Good with cornbread.