Black Beans with Rice
Black beans are cooked with chopped vegetables and seasonings then served with hot cooked rice.

Ingredients:
1 pound dried black beans, washed and drained
6 cups water
1 cup chopped onion
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large smoked ham hock or ham bone
2 slices bacon, minced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
hard cooked egg
hot cooked rice

Preparation

Cover beans with water and bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover pan, and let stand for 1 hour. Sauté chopped onion, green bell pepper and garlic in olive oil for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is tender. Add to beans with the bay leaves, salt, pepper, ham hock or bone, and bacon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours. Add more water if necessary. Add vinegar and garnish with hard cooked eggs, if desired. Serve with cooked rice.