Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried red beans
2 1/2 c. chopped celery
1 c. sliced green onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Italian-blend seasoning
1 tsp. hot sauce
2 qt. water
2 c. diced onion
1 c. chopped green pepper
1 1/2 c. diced cooked ham
1 tsp. red pepper
2 bay leaves
hot cooked rice
1/2 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Wash beans and soak 8 hours.
Coat a large Dutch oven with vegetable cooking spray.
Place over medium-high heat until hot. Add celery and next 4 ingredients; saute until tender.
Add remaining ingredients, except rice and cook, uncovered, over medium heat 1 hour, stirring occasionally.