Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried red beans
1 qt. water
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 clove garlic
1 green pepper, chopped
1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into small pieces
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. chopped celery and leaves
3 c. hot cooked rice

Preparation

Soak beans overnight in water.
Pour into large Dutch oven. Add all other ingredients except rice.
Simmer until tender.
Add water if needed.
Serve over hot cooked rice.