Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. red beans (picked over, washed and drained)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb. linked smoked sausage, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried red pepper flakes (optional)
6 c. cooked rice

Preparation

Wash the beans well, removing any imperfect ones.
Place beans in cold water and soak overnight.
Boil 6 cups water.
Gradually add the beans to boiling water.
Simmer for 2 minutes and remove from heat.
Set aside to soak for 1 hour.
Then rinse beans and strain.