Homemade Red Beans

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. dry red beans

2 qt. water

1 1/2 cup onion, chopped

1 cup celery, chopped

4 bay leaves

1 cup green peppers, chopped

3 Tbsp. garlic, chopped

3 Tbsp. parsley, chopped

2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

Directions; 

Pick through beans to remove bad ones. 

Rinse beans rinse thoroughly. 

In large pot, combine beans, water, onion, celery, and bay leaves. 

Bring to boil. 

Reduce heat, cover, and cook over low heat for about 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. 

Stir. 

Mash beans against side of pan. 

Add green pepper, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper. 

Cook uncovered over low heat until creamy, about 30 minutes. 

Remove bay leaves. 

Serve with hot cooked brown rice, if desired.