Southern Black Beans and Rice - Page 103
1 lb Dried black beans 3/4 c Olive oil 1 Onion, chopped 1 Clove garlic, mashed 1 Green pepper, chop coarsely 2 Bay leaves Salt 1 ts Oregano Chopped green onions 1/4 ts Cumin 2 tb P...
Ingredients
- 1lbdried black beans
- 3/4c olive oil
- 1onion, chopped
- 1Clovegarlic, mashed
- 1green pepper, chop coarsely
- 2bay leaves
- 2tb plus 1/4 cup wine vinegar
- 1/2ts to 1 ts hot pepper sauce
Directions
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1 lb Dried black beans 3/4 c Olive oil 1 Onion, chopped 1 Clove garlic, mashed 1 Green pepper, chop coarsely 2 Bay leaves Salt 1 ts Oregano
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Drain, reserving 1/2 cup bean broth
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Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil and saute onion, garlic, green pepper, and bay leaves until onion is lightly browned
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Add oregano, cumin, 2 tbl of the vinegar, and reserved bean broth
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Simmer until onion and pepper are soft
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Shortly before serving, add drained beans, hot pepper sauce, honey, and salt
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Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend
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Serve over rice topped with some green onions