Tasty Pinto Beans

• 1 lb. dried pinto beans
• cooking spray
• 2 c. onion, chopped
• 2 1/2 c. celery, chopped
• 1 c. green onions, chopped
• 1 c. green pepper, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. red pepper
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. hot sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• water
• 1 slice ham, cut up (or 1 lb. smoked sausage cut up)

1. Soak beans in water for 8 hours. Spray a large dutch oven with cooking spray. Add vegetables and saute until tender. Drain beans and add to vegetables. Cover with fresh water. Add all seasonings; bring to a rolling boil and reduce heat to simmering. Check often and add water if necessary. Cook 2 to 3 hours or until tender. During the last hour, add ham chunks or sausage that has been cut up. Serve with rice and cornbread.

pinto beans, cooking spray, onion, celery, green onions, green pepper, garlic, salt, red pepper, italian seasoning, black pepper, hot sauce, bay leaves, water, ham

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=10004 (may not work)