• 1 cup red beans, washed and drained
• 3 cups water
• Ham bone OR 1 pound turkey sausage
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 rib celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1 large bay leaf, crushed
• 1 medium onion, chopped

1. Cook beans in water. Season with salt and ham or sausage.

2. Cook for 1 ½ to 2 hours.

3. Add onion, garlic, celery and bay leaf

4. Continue to cook over low heat for ½ to 1 hour.

5. If beans become too dry, add heated water.

6. Serve with rice

Makes 4 servings.