Creole Red Beans And Rice

• RED BEANS
• 1 (1 lb) package red kidney beans
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 medium onion
• 4 celery ribs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons pepper
• 2 tablespoons creole seasoning
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 quarts water
• 1 lb smoked sausage
• Rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup rice
• 1 tablespoon margarine

1. Soak kidney beans overnight.
2. Pour out water and add 3 quarts fresh water.
3. Chop onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
4. Add to beans.
5. Add salt, pepper and Creole seasoning.
6. Cover and cook on low heat 4 hours.
7. Cut smoked sausage in 1 1/2-inch rounds.
8. Add to beans and cook 45 minutes.
9. Stir beans occasionally while cooking.
10. Rice: Bring 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon margarine to boil.
11. Add 1 cup rice; cover and simmer on low until water steams away.
12. Serve Red Beans over hot, steaming rice.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creole-red-beans-and-rice-29387 (may not work)