Cajun Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lard
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 2 cups dried kidney beans, soaked overnight
• 1 large ham bone or other pork bone
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice, prepared according to package directions