Red Beans and Rice - MA SNAP-ED

Ingredients

• 2 cups red beans, dry
• 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups onion (chopped)
• 1 cup celery (chopped)
• 4 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons garlic (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon parsley (optional)
• 2 teaspoons thyme (crushed, dried)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup red bell pepper (chopped – could also use green pepper)