Cuban Black Beans And Rice

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb dried black beans
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper
• 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
• chopped green onion, chopped hard boiled eggs,sour cream

Recipe

• 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.