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                            BLACK BEANS & RICE

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish                        Cuban

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   5       tb           Olive oil
   1       md           Onion, chopped
   1       md           Green bell pepper, diced
   2       ea           Garlic cloves, chopped
   2 1/2   c            Cooked black beans
   2       c            Rice
   4 1/2   c            Water
   2       ts           Salt
   1       ea           Bay leaf
   2       tb           Olive oil
     1/4   ts           Cumin
                        Black pepper to taste

  In a large pot, heat oil till fragrant.  Add onion, bell pepper & garlic &
  cook till tender, about 8 minutes.  Add the remaining ingredients & cook
  over medium-high heat until all the water has been absorbed.  It should
  take 15 minutes or less.
  
  Stir with a fork, cover & cook over low heat until the rice is tender.
  Discard bay leaf & serve hot.
  
  Randelman & Schwartz, "Memories of a Cuban Kitchen"
 


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