Black Beans (and Rice)

Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried black beans, soaked overnight (turtle beans)
• 1 large green pepper, halved
• 6 cups water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves (or more)
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons vinegar

Recipe

• 1 soak the beans overnight.
• 2 cook (covered) beans, water, and halved green pepper for 1 hour in a large pot.
• 3 remove halved green pepper, and put in rest of ingredients.
• 4 simmer for 2 hours or until ready to serve.
• 5 serve with rice.
• 6 optional:.
• 7 top with green onions and shredded cheese.
• 8 or serve with nachos or flour tortilla with cheese.