Black Bean With Peppers and Cumin Vinaigrette

Course :	Beans
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

1 1/4	cups	dried black beans -- soaked
4	cups	water
1	piece	bay leaf
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1	tablespoon	red wine vinegar
1	clove	garlic
1/4	teaspoon	cumin
1	teaspoon	hot pepper sauce
1	tablespoon	chopped cilantro
2	tablespoons	olive oil
1/2	medium	red pepper -- diced
1/2	medium	yellow pepper -- diced
1/2	medium	green pepper -- diced
1	medium	red onion -- diced
4	medium	scallion -- thinly sliced

Preparation:

Drain beans and rinse well. Put in a large pot with the water and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Drain. Combine salt, vinegar, garlic, cumin, hot pepper sauce, cilantro and olive oil in a small bowl. Pour over warm beans. Toss well. Add remaining ingredients. Toss gently, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve at room temperature. Source Unknown