Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried red beans
• 2 ham hocks
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped green onions, tops and bottoms
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 2 bay leaves
• salt and cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

Kidney beans will do, but small dark red beans are better

Put the beans in a pot with enough water to cover and soak overnight

In the morning drain and rinse the beans and bring them to a boil. Add all of the other ingredients. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 3 hours

They should become very creamy, but most of them should be whole

Add cold water as needed

This goes well with smoked sausage and sliced raw onions

Serve over fluffy long grain rice

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