Black Beans And Rice

• 1 lb. black beans
• 1/4 lb. ham for seasoning
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 green peppers, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/8 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 to 4 c. cold water
• 2 pkg. yellow rice
• chopped green onions, fat-free sour cream and tomato for garnish (optional)

1. Wash beans thoroughly.
2. Cover with water and put in large pot to soak overnight.
3. Drain beans and place in crock-pot with 3 to 4 cups of water.
4. Add all other ingredients, except the rice.
5. Cook on high for 1 hour, then cook 8 to 10 hours on low.
6. Remove bay leaf.
7. Cook rice according to directions on package.
8. Serve beans over rice.
9. Garnish as desired.
10. This is a low-fat, high fiber meal.

black beans, ham for seasoning, onion, clove garlic, green peppers, bay leaf, oregano, salt, cold water, yellow rice, green onions

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=799511 (may not work)