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Mom's Red Beans and Rice




List of Ingredients



• 1 pound red beans or kidney beans
  
• 1 ham bone or ham hocks
  
• 1 cup chopped onion
  
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion and tops
  
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
  
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
  
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  
• water
  
• 2 bay leaves
  
• salt and pepper
  
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne or to taste
  
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  
• 1/8 teaspoon basil
  
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  
• sliced sausage and/ or ham, optional
  






Instructions



1. In a large pot, place ham bone, beans and water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered.
   
   
2. Saute onions, green onions, garlic, celery, bell pepper and parsley in a little oil until onions are tender. Add to cooking beans. Add seasonings and continue to cook until beans are soft (adding water as necessary, if beans become to dry), and broth has thickened; about 2-1/2 hours. Remove bay leaves and serve over cooked rice. Serve with crusty garlic bread.
   
   
3. Sausage and/or ham may be added to the cooking beans, if desired.