Title: Black Beans and Rice
Categories: Diabetic, Beans, Rice, Main dish, Vegetarian
Yield: 6 folks
Ingredients 1/2 ts Dried whole oregano;
16 oz (1) pkg dried black beans; 1/4 ts Ground cumin;
1 md Size green pepper; chopped 3 tb Vinegar;
1/4 c Onion; divided chopped 1 ts Salt;
2 1/2 c Qts water; divided 3 c Rice; cooked hot
2 cl Garlic; minced -cooked without salt/fat
Sort and wash beans. Combine beans, green pepper, and 2 tb onion in a
large Dutch Oven. Cover with 6 cups of water, and soak overnight. Add
remaining 4 cups water to Dutch oven; cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hrs or until beans are tender. Combine
remaining 2 tb onion, garlic, oregano, and cumin in a small bowl;
mash mixture, using a fork. Stir in vinegar. Add vinegar mixture and
salt to beans. Simmer, uncovered, an additional 20 minutes. Serve
over hot cooked rice.
From: All New Cookbook For Diabetics And Their Families Each serving
amount: 1 cup beans over 1/2 cup rice
