Beans And Rice

• 1 c. black beans, soaked overnight and cooked until soft
• 2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 large tomatoes, skinned and finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 1/4 c. long grain rice
• salt and pepper

1. Drain the cooked beans and mash 3 tablespoons to a paste with a fork, adding a little water if necessary.
2. Heat the oil and fry the onion, garlic and pepper until soft.
3. Add the tomatoes and cook for a further 2 minutes.
4. Add the bean paste and stir.
5. Add the cooked beans and uncooked rice and enough water to cover.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is done.
8. Serve hot.
9. Preparation time:
10. 15 minutes.
11. Cooking time:
12. 1 to 1 1/2 hours for the beans and 25 to 30 minutes for the finished dish.

black beans, olive, garlic, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, long grain rice, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=482962 (may not work)