Fabulous Red Beans and Rice Recipe: A Vegetarian Delight

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) dried kidney beans
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 or 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup minced parsley
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 3 or 4 cups of hot cooked rice
• 1/2 cup sliced scallions for garnish