Served as main course. Vegetarian dish.

16 oz pkg dried black Beans

1 size green Pepper, chopped

1/4 cup Onion, divided chopped

2 1/2 cup quarts Water, divided

2 Clove Garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon dried whole Oregano

1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin

3 Tablespoon Vinegar

1 teaspoon Salt

3 cup Rice, cooked hot, cooked without Salt/fat

Sort and wash beans. Combine beans, green pepper, and 2 Tablespoon onion in a large Dutch Oven. Cover with 6 cups of water, and soak overnight. Add remaining 4 cups water to Dutch oven; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hrs or until beans are tender. Combine remaining 2 Tablespoon onion, garlic, oregano, and cumin in a small bowl; mash mixture, using a fork. Stir in vinegar. Add vinegar mixture and salt to beans. Simmer, uncovered, an additional 20 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Serves: 6

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