Cajun Red Beans And Rice

• 1 lb. dried red kidney beans
• 2 qt. cold water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 1/2 lb. smoked ham, cubed
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/3 c. chopped green onion tops
• 4 c. hot, cooked white rice

1. Place beans in a large kettle; add water, cover and soak overnight.
2. Next day, add onion, green pepper, celery, ham, salt, cayenne and black pepper to beans in the soaking water.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
4. Cover and cook 2 hours or until beans are tender.
5. Stir in onion tops.
6. Uncover and cook about 30 minutes longer.
7. Serve over hot rice.
8. Makes 8 servings.

dried red kidney beans, cold water, onion, green bell pepper, celery, ham, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, green onion, rice

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=614350 (may not work)