Spiced Black Beans

• 3 (16 ounce) cans black beans, 2 cans drained and rinsed, 1 can undrained
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 jalapenos or 3 serrano peppers, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 cup fresh brewed coffee
• 1/2 lime, juice of
• 2 teaspoons dark rum
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

1. Saute the bacon until almost crispy, don't drain.
2. Add vegetables, spice blend, garlic and bay leaf. Stir and simmer until veggies are tender.
3. Add the beans, coffee, rum, curry, lime juice.
4. Simmer until hot.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.

black beans, bacon, garlic, onion, red bell pepper, serrano peppers, celery, bay leaf, cajun seasoning, curry powder, fresh brewed coffee, lime, dark rum, salt, cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spiced-black-beans-73906 (may not work)