Blackbeans with Rice

Ingredients

• 1 tsp crumbled bay leavesNutrition
• 1/2 tsp saltNutrition
• 1 tbsp vinegarNutrition
• 1 1/2 tbsps vegetable oilNutrition
• 1 lemon, sliced as garnishNutrition
• 1 clove garlic, crushedNutrition
• 5 1/2 cups chopped onionNutrition
• 1 medium green pepper, coarsly choppedNutrition
• 7 cups waterNutrition
• 6 cups riceNutrition
• 120 g pimentos, sliced and drainedNutrition
• 450 g black beans, dryNutrition

Directions

1. 1Pick through beans to remove bad ones. Soak beans overnight in cold water. Drain and rinse
2. 2In large soup pot or Dutch oven, stir together beans, water, green pepper, onion, oil, bay leaves, garlic, and salt. Cover and boil for 1 hour.
3. 3Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 3–4 hours or until beans are very tender. Stir occasionally, and add water if needed.
4. 4Remove and mash about a third of beans. Return to pot. Stir and heat through.
5. 5When ready to serve, remove bay leaves and stir in vinegar or lemon juice.
6. 6Serve over rice. Garnish with sliced pimento and lemon wedges.

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