New Orleans Red Beans
1 pound dry red beans 2 quarts water 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 4 bay leaves 1
cup chopped green pepper 3 tablespoons chopped garlic 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 tablespoons
dried thyme, crushed 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper
Pick through beans to remove bad beans; rinse thoroughly. In a large pot combine beans, water,
onion, celery, and bay leaves. Bring to a 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. Makes 8 servings.
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