Moro Black Beans And Rice

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Rice
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

4 slices bacon slices -- chopped
5 cloves garlic -- peeled and minced
1 piece bay leaf
2 Tablespoons minced onion
1/4 Teaspoon cumin
1 cup dried black beans -- presoaked in water
4 Cups water
3 Cups parboiled rice
 

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large saucepan cook bacon over moderately high heat until it gives up its fat. Add garlic, bay leaf, onion and cumin, and cook until garlic is soft and set aside. In another pan, add beans and water and bring to a boil. Add rice stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Simmer for 20 minutes, and return to a boil. Put saucepan in oven, and bake for 20 minutes. Garnish with reserved bacon and garlic sauce to taste.

 

Nutritional Information:

240 Calories (kcal); 3g Total Fat; (10% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 43g Carbohydrate; 4mg Cholesterol; 77mg Sodium