Alec Baldwin'S Red Beans With Garlic - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb dried kidney beans
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic
3/4 cup sun dried tomatoe, chopped
1 small onion, chopped (4 or 6oz)
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 1/2 cups white rice
salt
pepper

Preparation

In large bowl, place beans and enough water to cover by 2\"-inches. Cover and soak 8 hours.
Drain beans; transfer to 7-quart saucepot. Add enough water to cover by 2\"-inches. Heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Set sieve over large bowl. Into sieve, drain beans; reserve liquid.
In same saucepot, heat oil on medium-high. Add 2 cloves garlic and cook 3 minutes; finely chop remaining garlic and reserve. To saucepot, add sun-dried tomatoes, onion, paprika, ground red pepper, and beans. Cook 3 minutes, stirring gently. Add 4 cups reserved liquid and chopped garlic; heat to boiling.