Rice and Black Beans

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Rice and Black Beans

 

Recipe By : 1,000 Vegetarian Recipes-Carol Gelles

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans Rice

Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 cup dry black beans

4 cups water -- divided

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup chopped onions

1/3 cup chopped green bell peppers

4 cloves garlic -- minced

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground oregano

1 bay leaf

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 cups cooked white or brown rice

 

1. Place the beans in a large bowl, add water to cover by 2 inches, and let

stand overnight.

2. In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions,

bell peppers, and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.

Stir in the cumin until absorbed.

3. Add 3 1/2 cups of the water: bring to a boil. Add the drained beans,

oregano, and bay leaf. Return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 2

to 2 1/2 hours, or until beans are very soft and mixture is thick. {If

necessary, add the final 1/2 cup water during cooking time.} Stir in the salt

and pepper. Discard the bay leaf.

4. Serve over rice.

 

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