Beans and Rice With Cumin ( Crock Pot )

• 1 lb dried black beans, soaked rinsed and drained
• 3 cups chopped onions
• 4 12 cups water
• 3 -4 chopped jalapenos
• 6 -8 garlic cloves
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 12 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups instant brown rice
• cilantro (optional)
• sliced jalapeno pepper (optional)
• lemon wedge (optional)

1. Combine beans, onion, water, jalapenos, garlic, bay leaves, cumin, salt and pepper in slow cooker.
2. Cover; cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours.
3. Remove and discard bay leaves.
4. Stir in instant rice; cover and cook 15 more minutes.
5. Garnish soup with cilantro, additional jalapenos and lemon wedges, if desired.

black beans, onions, water, garlic, bay leaves, ground cumin, salt, pepper, instant brown rice, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lemon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beans-and-rice-with-cumin-crock-pot-209712 (may not work)