Red Beans and Rice

These make great filling for enchiladas or tacos, or can be eaten with your favorite ethnic bread.

1 bag dried kidney beans
1 small red or green pepper, chopped
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves of garlic
7 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked instant rice

Put everything but the rice in a crock pot and cook on low for at least  8 hours
Add the instant rice, and cook for another 15 minutes.