Black Beans (And Rice)

• 1 lb dried black beans, soaked overnight (turtle beans)
• 1 large green pepper, halved
• 6 cups water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves (or more)
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 12 teaspoon pepper
• 14 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 23 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons vinegar

1. Soak the beans overnight.
2. Cook (covered) beans, water, and halved green pepper for 1 hour in a large pot.
3. Remove halved green pepper, and put in rest of ingredients.
4. Simmer for 2 hours or until ready to serve.
5. Serve with rice.
6. Optional:.
7. Top with green onions and shredded cheese.
8. Or serve with nachos or flour tortilla with cheese.

black beans, green pepper, water, onion, garlic, green pepper, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, sugar, olive oil, vinegar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/black-beans-and-rice-336182 (may not work)