Southern Black Beans And Rice
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Beans
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         dried black beans
     3/4  cup           olive oil
   1                    onion -- chopped
   1      clove         garlic -- mashed
   1                    green pepper -- chop coarsely
   2                    bay leaves
                        salt
   1      teaspoon      oregano
                        chopped green onions
     1/4  teaspoon      cumin
   2      tablespoons   plus 1/4 cup wine vinegar
     1/2  teaspoon      to 1 tsp hot pepper sauce
   1      teaspoon      honey
                        hot cooked rice
 

Preparation:

Cook beans according to basic directions (see Navy Bean Soup). Drain, reserving 1/2 cup bean broth. Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, green pepper, and bay leaves until onion is lightly browned. Add oregano, cumin, 2 tbs of the vinegar, and reserved bean broth. Simmer until onion and pepper are soft. Shortly before serving, add drained beans, hot pepper sauce, honey, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve over rice topped with some green onions. Combine 1/2 cup olive oil with 1/4 cup wine vinegar and a pinch of salt in a covered jar. Shake well and spoon a little over each serving. Serves 6 to 8. Cookbook author likes to serve lightly cooked carrots and a fruit salad with this recipe. Source: Bean Banquets