Meatless Red Beans And Rice

Ingredients

1 1/8 cups dry beans
12 cups water
1/2 cup onion
2 garlic
1 bay leaf
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fennel seed
1/2 tsp pepper
2 cups rice
3 cups water in a bowl

Instructions

Uncover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes more or till a thick gravy forms. Discard bay leaf. Serve over rice.