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                               BLACK BEANS

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Black beans
     1/2   ga           Water
   1                    Onion
   3                    Green peppers
   1                    Garlic clove
     1/2   c            Olive oil
     1/4                Ham boil -- fresh,not smoked
   3                    Bay leaves
   1       tb           Salt
   1       oz           Bacon
     1/2   c            Vinegar

    Wash beans thoroughly and soak overnight in water. Use this water for
  cooking.  Saute onion, green pepper and garlic in olive oil. Combine all
  ingredients except the vinegar which is added a few minutes before beans
  are ready to serve.  Cook over low heat until beans are tender and the
  liquid is of thick consistency.
    Liquid can be thickened by taking out a few beans (1/4 to 1/2 c) and
  process in blender or food processor; then return to pot and stir to
  thoroughly mix.
    From:  "The Gasparilla Cookbook"
    Recipe from:  Valencia Garden Restaurant; Tampa, Fl.
 


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