Uncle Salvi'S Congri

• 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans
• 1 lb bacon
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup Kitchen Bouquet
• 3 cups Uncle Ben's converted brand rice
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bay leaf

1. Cut bacon into small bits (1/2 inch) and fry in pot until brown.
2. Dice onion and green pepper, put in with bacon and stir fry.
3. Add garlic, onion powder, salt, cumin and vinegar.
4. Stir in kitchen bouquet.
5. Add the rice and fry with mixture.
6. Add 5 cups of water and olive oil plus bay leaf.
7. Add the black beans and bring to a boil.
8. Simmer with lid on for 20 minutes.
9. Take off stove and simmer until moist.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/uncle-salvis-congri-112788 (may not work)