Black Beans With Vinaigrette(Makes 4 Servings)

• 1 1/4 c. dry black beans, soaked in water overnight
• 4 to 5 c. water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
• 1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 c. vegetable juice
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red onion, diced
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• sprigs of cilantro (for garnish)

1. Drain beans and rinse well.
2. Put in a large saucepan with water and bay leaf.
3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
4. Lower heat, cover and simmer until soft, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
5. Drain beans, remove bay leaf and return beans to saucepan.

black beans, water, bay leaf, salt, red wine vinegar, clove garlic, ground cumin, hot pepper sauce, cilantro, olive oil, vegetable juice, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, scallions, cilantro

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=843599 (may not work)