Cajun red beans & rice

2 c  Red kidney beans, soaked
      2    Bay leaves
  1 1/2 c  Onion, chopped
    1/2 ts thyme
      3    garlic cloves, minced
    3/4 c  Fresh parsley, minced
      1 c  Diced green bell pepper
      1 ts Salt
      2 tb Red miso
      4 c  Freshly cooked brown rice
           Chopped scallions to garnish
 
  Rinse beans & drain well.  Cook in 5 cups of water for 50 minutes or until
  tender, with the bay leaves.
  
  Add onion, thyme, garlic, parsley, green pepper & salt to pot, simmer over
  medium low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.  Add miso & simmer for another 5
  minutes.  Remove bay leaves.
  
  Serve over hot rice, garnished with scallions.
  
  "Quick & Natural Rice Dishes"