Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  4                     bacon slices -- chopped
  5                     garlic cloves -- peeled and minced
  1                     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