Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. red beans, sorted and washed
1 lb. smoked sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 bell pepper, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
cooked rice

Preparation

Soak beans overnight in water to cover.
In same soaking water, bring beans to a boil.
Lower heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Add smoked sausage, onion, bell pepper, salt and pepper. Simmer another 1 1/2 hours or until beans and sausage are tender. Serve over cooked rice.