Name: Spicy Black Beans and Rice
Ingredients: 1 pound black beans; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 chipotle chile, (optional); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 cup chopped onion; 2 red or green bell peppers, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoon chili powder; 28 ounce can tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped; red wine vinegar

Spicy Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients

1 pound black beans
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 chipotle chile, (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups chopped onion
2 red or green bell peppers, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chili powder
28 ounces can tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
red wine vinegar

Instructions

8 Servings. In a kettle combine beans, garlic, bay leaf, oregano, onion, 1/2 of the bell peppers, spices (if you use the chipotle, eliminate the red pepper flakes) and 8 cup chicken or beef broth. Simmer for 1 hour, or until beans are barely tender. Stir in tomatoes and remainder of the bell pepper and simmer, uncovered 1/2 hour longer, or until very thick. Stir in cilantro and vinegar. Serve over rice and garnish with onion and low fat sour cream.