Southwestern Black Beans And Rice

Course :	Beans
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

1	cup	dry black beans
3/4	cup	sliced carrots
3/4	cup	sliced celery
1/2	cup	chopped onions
1	medium	jalapeno pepper -- minced
1/4	teaspoon	ground red pepper
1	teaspoon	ground black pepper -- to taste
1	cup	diced cooked ham
1/2	cup	red bell pepper -- cut in thin strips
1/2	cup	green bell pepper -- cut in thin strips
2	teaspoons	vegetable oil
2	cups	hot cooked rice

Preparation:

Bring 1 quart water to a boil in Dutch oven or large saucepan; stir in beans, carrots, celery, onions and peppers. Cover and simmer 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add ham; simmer an additional 15 minutes. Cook red and green peppers in oil until tender crisp; stir into rice. Serve beans with rice. Makes 4 servings.