1bag16 oz dried black beans (2 cups), sorted, rinsed
1largeonionchopped (1 cup)
1largebell pepperchopped (1 1⁄2 cups)
5clovesgarlicfinely chopped
2dried bay leaves
1can 14.5 oz organic diced tomatoes, undrained
5cupswater
2tablespoonsolive or vegetable oil
4teaspoonsground cumin
2teaspoonsfinely chopped jalapeño chile
1teaspoonsalt
3cupshot cooked rice
Instructies
In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except rice.
Cover; cook on High heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
Remove bay leaves.
Serve beans over rice.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serve with bowls of chopped red onion and hard-cooked eggs to sprinkle on top for traditional black beans and rice. Or instead of rice, top each serving of beans with a poached egg and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese and chopped fresh cilantro.