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                        BLACK BEANS (RANDELMAN)

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       lb           Black beans, soaked
  1                    Bay leaf
  1       md           Green bell pepper, cut into
                       -- quarters
                       -----SOFRITO-----
    2/3   c            Olive oil
  4                    Garlic cloves, chopped
  1       lg           Onion, chopped
  1       md           Green bell pepper, chopped
  3       ts           Cumin
  2       tb           Cider vinegar
  1       t            Chopped green chili

 Cook black beans with bay leaf & green pepper until
 they are very tender & starting to crack open about 2
 hours.  Add more water as necessary.

 SOFRITO: In a skillet, heat the oil, add garlic,
 onion, bell pepper & cook, stirring until the onion is
 translucent, 8 to 10 minutes.  Add the rest of the
 ingredients & mix well.

 Add sofrito to the beans, mix well & cok over low
 heat, covered, until the beans crack open, 30 to 40
 minutes.  Season to taste & serve.

 Randelman & Schwartz, "Memories of a Cuban Kitchen"



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