Cajun Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried red kidney beans, washed
2 qt. cold water
1 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 c. minced celery
1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3 Tbsp. thinly sliced green onion tops
1 1/2 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
4 c. cooked rice

Preparation

Place beans in a large kettle; add water.
Cover and soak overnight.
Next day, add onion, green pepper, celery, smoked sausage, salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper to the beans in their soaking water.
Bring to boiling over high heat.
Lower heat so that liquid ripples gently.
Cover and simmer 2 1/2 hours. Stir in onion tops and parsley.
Turn to lowest point and cook, uncovered, about 30 minutes.
Serve over heated rice.