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
- *
- 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