Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2 1/4  cups          Water
     3/4  cup           Dried black beans*
   1      tablespoon    Chopped fresh parsley
   1      tablespoon    White wine vinegar
   1      tablespoon    Shredded lime or -- Lemon peel
     1/4  teaspoon      Red pepper sauce
   2                    Green onions (with tops) -- Thinly sliced
   1      medium        Red or green bell pepper -- Chopped (about 1 cup

Preparation:

*substitute: 2 cn (15 ounces each) black beans Rinsed and drained Heat water and beans to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 1 hour, stirring occasionall until beans are tender (do not boil or beans will burst); drain. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook and stir until mixture is hot.