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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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