Cuban Black Beans and Rice

• 2 cups dried black beans, sorted and rinsed
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 12 cups bell peppers, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons jalapenos, finely chopped (remove seeds, carefully)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• cooked rice

1. Mix all ingredients in a crockpot.
2. Cover and cook on high for 6-8 hours, or until beans are tender.
3. Remove bay leaves before serving.
4. Serve over rice.

black beans, onion, bell peppers, garlic, bay leaves, tomatoes, water, olive oil, ground cumin, jalapenos, salt, rice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cuban-black-beans-and-rice-235008 (may not work)