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Black Beans with Rice

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Black beans are cooked with chopped vegetables and seasonings then served with hot cooked rice.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound dried black beans, washed and drained
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large smoked ham hock or ham bone
  • 2 slices bacon, minced
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • hard cooked egg
  • hot cooked rice

Preparation:

Cover beans with water and bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover pan, and let stand for 1 hour. Sauté chopped onion, green bell pepper and garlic in olive oil for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is tender. Add to beans with the bay leaves, salt, pepper, ham hock or bone, and bacon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours. Add more water if necessary. Add vinegar and garnish with hard cooked eggs, if desired. Serve with cooked rice.

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