Cajun Red Beans And Rice
["1 lb. dried red kidney beans", "2 qt. cold water", "1 large onion, chopped", "1 large green bell pepper, chopped", "1 c. chopped celery", "1/2 lb. smoked ham, cubed", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper", "1/4 tsp. black pepper", "1/3 c. chopped green onion tops", "4 c. hot, cooked white rice"]
["Place beans in a large kettle; add water, cover and soak overnight.", "Next day, add onion, green pepper, celery, ham, salt, cayenne and black pepper to beans in the soaking water.", "Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.", "Cover and cook 2 hours or until beans are tender.", "Stir in onion tops.", "Uncover and cook about 30 minutes longer.", "Serve over hot rice.", "Makes 8 servings."]
["dried red kidney beans", "cold water", "onion", "green bell pepper", "celery", "ham", "salt", "cayenne pepper", "black pepper", "green onion", "rice"]