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Black Beans With Rice

By Diana Rattray, About.com

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Ingredients:

  • 16 ounces dried black beans
  • 1 quart cold water
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced thin
  • 2 large onions, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • cooked white rice

Preparation:

Soak beans overnight. Rinse well. Put beans in a large kettle or Dutch oven; cover with cold water and boil 1 hour. Add bell pepper, onions, oil, and bay leaves. Cook slowly for about 4 hours or until beans are tender and begin to thicken. Add salt, vinegar, and sugar just before serving.
Best if cooked a day ahead. Serve on rice with smoked pork, ham or sausage.

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