Southwestern Black Beans And Rice
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Beans
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           dry black beans
     3/4  cup           sliced carrots
     3/4  cup           sliced celery
     1/2  cup           chopped onions
   1                    jalapeno pepper -- minced
     1/4  teaspoon      ground red pepper
                        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.