Red Beans Served With Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces dried red kidney beans, bag
1 small onion, chopped
3 small garlic cloves, cloves chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
16 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
1 cup cold water
1 tablespoon flour

Preparation

Soak beans over night or quick soak according to the package.
Add beans to 6 cups of water.
Add all seasonings and sauage.
Bring to a rapid boil, and reduce heat to a medium simmer.
Cover, stirring occasionally for 1 to 1 1/2 hour, or until beans or tender.
Remove bay leaves.
If you have a lot of juice and want it thicker:
Add 1 tbl flour to 1 cup of COLD water and whisk together.
Pour in beans slowly will stirring.
Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes.
Serve over rice with some good garlic bread.