| Recipe Ingredients: |
| 1lb |
Black Beans |
| 4 cups |
Wter |
| 3 |
Cloves Garlic, pressed |
| 1 |
Bell Pepper, medium, chopped |
| 1 |
Onion, medium, chopped |
| 2 tsp |
Paprika |
| 3 tsp |
Cumin |
| 2 |
Bay Leaves |
| 4 cups |
Chicken Stock, fresh or canned |
| 1/4 tsp |
Chili Pepper |
| 1 tbsp |
Red Wine Vinegar |
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Pinch of Salt and Pepper to taste |
Cooking Directions: |
| 1. |
Soak beans overnight or heat in 4 cups water, cover and boil 2 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand for one hour.
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| 2. |
Add all ingredients to beans except salt, pepper and wine vinegar. Cover and simmer for two hours or until beans are tender. Add salt, pepper and red wine vinegar to taste. Bring to a simmer, heat through and let stand. As a variation, serve over cooked brown or white rice.
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| 3. |
Makes 6 servings.
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Ground Cumin
Ground cumin is used as a spice for its distinctive aroma, popular in North African, Middle Eastern, Western Chinese, Indian, Cuban and Mexican cuisine. Its unique flavor is due to its essential oil content.
Organic Black Beans
All natural organic black beans can be cooked in soups or by themselves. Make a healthy side dish with these black beans to serve alongside dinner tonight. They're packed with protein, fiber and iron.
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