Red Beans And Rice With Ham - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Sort and wash beans.
Place in a large Dutch oven.
Cover with water, 2-inches above beans.
Let soak 8 hours.
Drain.