Ingredients

  • Cuban Black Beans and Rice
  • SERVES 6 -8
  • * 1 lb dried black beans
  • * 6 cups water
  • * 1 cup chopped onions
  • * 1 cup chopped bell peppers
  • * 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • * 1/2 cup olive oil
  • * 2 bay leaves
  • * 1 teaspoon salt
  • * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • * 1 slice cooked and crumbled bacon
  • * 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • * 2 cups cooked long-grain rice
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  • Toppings
  • * chopped green onions, chopped hard boiled eggs, sour cream

Directions

1. In a large stockpot cover beans with water and boil for 2 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let stand for one hour.
3. Drain water and cover with fresh water (6 cups).
4. In a skillet saute the onions, bell pepper and garlic in oil for 5 minutes, until tender.
5. Add onion mixture and all remaining ingredients, except the red wine vinegar, to the beans and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to simmer covered for 2 hours, until beans are tender.
7. Add more water if necessary.
8. At the last minute add the red wine vinegar, just before serving.
9. Serve with 2 cups of cooked rice.
10. Top with chopped green onions, chopped hard boiled eggs or sour cream.




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Submitted 7/1/08.
Source: Recipezaar
Submitted By: merstar unicorn

Cuban Black Beans and Rice