Red Beans and Rice Mix

SEASONING:
1 tablespoon dried bell pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

BEANS & RICE:
2 cups dried red beans
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice

In a small bowl, combine seasoning ingredients. Place in a small, sealable plastic bag or container. Fill a pint canning jar with red beans. Fill a sealable plastic bag with rice.

Recipe to attach:
RED BEANS & RICE
2 cups red beans (included)
1 ham bone
Seasoning mixture (included)
1 cup uncooked rice (included)
2 cups water
1 tsp. salt
1 pound spicy smoked sausage, sliced
Salt & pepper to taste
Wash beans. Place in a Dutch oven; cover with water and soak overnight. The following day, add ham bone and seasoning mixture. If necessary, add additional water to cover the beans. Cook, partially covered, over medium-low heat 3 to 4 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, combine rice, water and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover pan and cook 30 minutes without lifting lid. About 20 minutes before serving, add sausage, salt and pepper to beans. Serve over rice.